Description
Binary Universe
Book Summary
A contemporary fiction novel that addresses the struggle for self-determination in an increasingly digital world. Mariola, a recently divorced mother, faces evictions, garnishments, and the search for employment while trying to protect her young son. To escape her reality, she immerses herself in the virtual world, where her path crosses with Sofia, a teenager in a foster home with an uncertain future. A story of survival and friendship that exposes the inequalities and abuses of power that technology and society impose on women.
What is it about?
Mariola tries to rebuild her life after a painful divorce while dealing with economic problems and the responsibility of raising her son alone. To mitigate her suffering, she takes refuge in a search for emotional oxygen through the virtual world. In this process, she meets Sofia, a teenager living in a foster home whose existence is as brief as it is worrying. Both women, from very different realities, fight against crisis, inequality, and the abuse of power. The novel explores how love and friendship become tools to resist and remain true to themselves in an environment that restricts them.
Main themes
- Survival and personal crisis after a divorce
- Social inequality and institutional abuse of power
- Work-life balance and maternal loneliness
- Refuge in the virtual world as an emotional escape
- Female friendship and self-determination in the face of adversity
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary fiction with a social perspective, which addresses topics such as gender inequality, single motherhood, economic precariousness, and the impact of technology on human relationships. It is also suitable for those looking for stories of female resilience and friendship between women.
What this book offers
- An honest look at the difficulties of work-life balance and the job search in a context of crisis
- Reflection on how the virtual world can be both a refuge and an emotional trap
- A story of female empowerment that makes visible the struggle of two generations of women
- Emotional connection with complex and realistic characters who face situations of vulnerability
Technical specifications
- Author: Ortega, Oliva
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication date: June 2024
- Number of pages: 282
- Weight: 390 g
Editorial review
A novel that combines sensitivity and harshness to portray the reality of many women who must navigate between precariousness, motherhood, and the search for identity in a digitalized world. The author constructs a choral narrative that connects two generations through vulnerability and strength, offering a reading that invites reflection on the abuse of power and the need to maintain authenticity. Recommended for those who value fiction with social commitment and deeply human characters.