Description
Three Full Moons
Book Summary
A novel about the silent desire to become a mother and the struggle to reclaim one's own creativity. Helena, trapped between her secret longing and a professional life that dulls her spirit, begins a journey of transformation upon meeting Inés Caparrós, a writer who will reveal to her the power of living in accordance with one's deepest instincts. This work, winner of the 2021 València Nova Alfons el Magnànim Narrative Prize, explores how artistic creation can be the path to breaking with conventions and healing the wounds of the soul.
What is it about?
Every thirty days, Helena awaits the arrival of her period with anxiety, a sign that her attempt to become a mother, following an encounter with an anonymous man, has failed once again. No one knows her secret: behind a shell of coldness, she hides her greatest desire, distancing herself from others and from herself. As her longing grows, her creativity fades; instead of writing, she organizes the schedules of authors she detests. Everything changes when she meets Inés Caparrós, a writer who will teach her the hidden meanings of desire and the strength of a life guided by genuine instincts—those we often ignore out of fear or convention.
Main themes
- The desire for motherhood as both a secret and a vital driving force.
- Creativity as a tool for salvation in the face of dissatisfaction.
- Social pressure and the conventions that shape personal decisions.
- Self-discovery through connection with one's own instincts.
- The relationship between artistic creation and emotional freedom.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary novels that address motherhood from an intimate and unconventional perspective, as well as for those looking for stories about creative awakening and the search for authenticity in a world full of expectations. It is also ideal for lovers of psychological and emotional narrative with a strong component of personal transformation.
What this book offers
- A profound reflection on the desire to be a mother and the conflict between what is longed for and what is hidden.
- An honest look at how a lack of creativity can extinguish a person's vitality.
- An inspiring story through an encounter with a mentor who awakens consciousness.
- A portrait of the struggle to break with social conventions and live according to one's own instincts.
- A narrative that connects artistic creation with emotional healing.
Technical specifications
- Author: Irene Rodrigo
- Publisher: Narrativa
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: NARRATIVA
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: October 2021
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 627 g
Editorial review
Three Full Moons is a work that stands out for its sensitivity in addressing a topic as intimate as the desire for motherhood from an underexplored perspective. Irene Rodrigo constructs a complex protagonist, trapped between silence and the need to create, and accompanies her in a process of transformation that is both credible and moving. The novel, awarded the 2021 València Nova Prize, offers a reading that invites reflection on authenticity, the power of instincts, and the capacity of creativity to redeem us. Ideal for those looking for contemporary narrative with psychological and emotional depth.