Description
BONITA LUXEMBURGO
Book Summary
A coming-of-age novel that moves between childhood in a town in Córdoba and adolescence in a Buenos Aires shaken by the 2001 crisis. With honesty, tenderness, and sensuality, the protagonist narrates his sexual and emotional awakening, in a story that celebrates love between boys and the search for one's own identity. A work that connects with the reader through emotion and memory.
What is it about?
The novel is structured in two intertwined temporal arcs. On one hand, the narrator's childhood in Cortaderas, a small town in Córdoba during the nineties. On the other, his adolescence in Buenos Aires, marked by the outbreak of the financial "corralito" of the early 2000s. Throughout these stages, the protagonist experiences discovery, desire, and love between boys, within a tumultuous social and economic context. The work, written with simple language and great powers of observation, combines the rawness of certain situations with tenderness and sensuality, offering a lucid and moving look at identity and affection.
Main themes
- Sexual and emotional awakening in adolescence.
- The search for identity in contexts of personal and social crisis.
- Love and desire between people of the same sex.
- The memory of childhood and the construction of the past.
- The impact of the 2001 Argentine economic crisis on daily life.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in coming-of-age and personal growth novels, with a focus on sexual and emotional diversity. Also for those looking for an emotional and honest narrative, set in recent Argentina, that combines nostalgia with reflection on identity and desire.
What this book offers
- An authentic and moving story about love and identity.
- A lucid and sensitive look at adolescence and youth.
- A vivid portrait of Argentina in the 90s and 2000s.
- A narrative that combines tenderness, sensuality, and emotional honesty.
- The possibility of feeling understood and accompanied in one's own experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: SUÑE, SEBASTIAN
- Publisher: DOS BIGOTES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: DOS BIGOTES
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 220
- Weight: 392 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its emotional honesty and its ability to connect with the reader. The narrative structure, which alternates between childhood and adolescence, enriches the story and allows for a deep understanding of the protagonist. It is a work recommended for those looking for an emotional and authentic read about love and identity, without sacrificing literary quality or a critical look at the social context.