Description
Flying Fish
Book Summary
Flying Fish is a poetic work that explores the memory of love and loss through an intimate and heartbreaking lens. The author, Juana Ríos Ríos, constructs a lyrical universe where desire, oblivion, and nostalgia intertwine with the power of everyday imagery. This collection of poems invites the reader to immerse themselves in the complexity of human relationships, offering a profound reflection on how the past continues to inhabit the present. An essential read for those who seek sincere, direct poetry charged with emotion.
What is it about?
Flying Fish is a poetic journey through affective memory. The work is built upon the experience of heartbreak and the transformation it provokes. The author uses powerful, everyday images—such as kisses no longer exchanged, corners where others love one another, or an envy-colored dress—to explore nostalgia and the passage of time. Each poem is a piece that composes an emotional mosaic, where the reader will recognize the fragility of memories and the persistence of desire. Ríos Ríos's poetry does not stop at complaint, but rather seeks a catharsis through the word, turning pain into lyrical beauty.
Main themes
- Heartbreak and the loss of love as a transformative experience.
- Nostalgia and memory as forces that shape the present.
- Desire and absence, explored from emotional intimacy.
- Rewriting the past through a poetic gaze.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers of contemporary poetry who seek an authentic and uncompromising female voice. Also for those who enjoy lyrics that address emotions from the everyday and the symbolic, without falling into easy sentimentality. It is ideal for those who have experienced a breakup or wish to explore the complexity of affective bonds through literature.
What this book contributes
- An honest poetic look at heartbreak and overcoming it.
- Powerful lyrical images that connect with the reader's emotional experience.
- A brief but intense work, perfect for reflective and measured reading.
- The opportunity to discover a singular voice within current Spanish poetry.
Technical data
- Author: Ríos Ríos, Juana
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY, POETRY BY INDIVIDUAL POETS
- Collection: POETRY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 154 g
Editorial review
Flying Fish is a poetic proposal that stands out for its ability to condense complex emotions into simple yet striking images. Juana Ríos Ríos demonstrates a mastery of language that goes straight to the reader's heart, without unnecessary artifice. It is a poetry collection that, despite its brevity, leaves a deep mark, ideal for those who value poetry as a tool for introspection and emotional connection. A work that deserves a place in the library of any lover of contemporary lyricism.