Description
RUPTURES
Book Summary
A graphic novel that addresses one of the bleakest episodes of the Spanish post-war period: the scandal of babies stolen during the Franco regime. Through the eyes of María, a 17-year-old girl from Paris, the work immerses the reader in a family investigation that uncovers a dark secret. The authors combine personal drama with historical memory, offering an intense visual narrative that connects the present with a traumatic past.
What is it about?
María, a Parisian teenager, is busy preparing for her university entrance exams when she receives news that her grandmother has been rushed to the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. Upon arriving in the city, she and her father discover that the elderly woman is completely disoriented. While clearing out the family apartment in the Gràcia neighborhood, they find an old bundle of letters that triggers an investigation that shakes the foundations of the family. The discovery leads them to confront a dark secret related to the network of babies stolen during the Franco dictatorship, a subject that remains open in Spain's collective memory.
Main Themes
- The theft of babies during the Franco regime and its ongoing repercussions.
- Historical memory and reconstructing family history.
- Intergenerational relationships between grandmother, father, and daughter.
- The impact of silence and secrets on personal identity.
- The search for truth as part of the adolescent coming-of-age process.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in historical and social graphic novels, especially those seeking plots based on real events in 20th-century Spain. It is also for young adults and adults who want to explore family drama from a contemporary visual perspective, as well as for those drawn to stories of historical memory and social justice.
What this book offers
- A rigorous and moving approach to a dark chapter in Spain's recent history.
- A graphic narrative that combines the suspense of an investigation with the sensitivity of a family portrait.
- A reflection on how the secrets of the past affect new generations.
- A visual work that facilitates emotional immersion in a complex subject.
Technical Specifications
- Author: FERNANDEZ, LAURI; SIRIEIX, LAURE
- Publisher: BANG EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: CAOS
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: April 2022
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 570 g
Editorial Assessment
A graphic novel that achieves a remarkable balance between personal fiction and historical testimony. María's story serves as an effective vehicle for delving into a subject that continues to generate debate and pain in Spanish society. The hardcover edition and the authors' visual narrative provide an immersive reading experience, recommended both for those already familiar with the context and for those approaching this reality for the first time.