Description
WITCHES
Book Summary
A novel that interweaves the stories of two women separated by time but united by the same challenge: preserving their freedom in the face of a society that labels them as "witches." Through their solitary struggles, the work explores female resistance against oppression and deceit, offering the reader an intimate and courageous journey through different historical settings on the peninsula.
What is it about?
Pilar and Segimona are two women living in very different times and places, yet they share a similar destiny. Both are branded as "witches" for daring to think, speak, and act outside of what their environment expects of them. The novel follows their respective journeys, marked by a desperate and solitary fight to defend their freedom of spirit—a treasure they feel is threatened and one they are unwilling to renounce.
The action takes place in three key settings: Olympic Barcelona in 1992, the remote Montseny of the 17th century, and the Bierzo region in the postwar era. These temporal and geographical frames serve as a backdrop to narrate how arrogance and deceit attempt to subdue them, until the freedom they have conquered causes their destinies to converge in an unexpected way.
Main Themes
- Female resistance and the struggle for personal autonomy.
- The social stigma of the independent woman throughout history.
- Oppression exerted through language and labels.
- The intimate journey toward liberation in the face of adversity.
- The connection between female destinies across time.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary narrative with a gender perspective, as well as those who enjoy stories that cross eras and settings to explore the female condition. It is also recommended for those looking for historical and social novels featuring strong female characters and plots that reflect on freedom and social judgment.
What this book offers
- A profound reflection on the meaning of being judged for one's independence.
- A plot that connects different historical eras of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Two complex and brave female protagonists who inspire empathy.
- A narrative that invites readers to question imposed gender roles.
- An ending that ties the temporal threads together in a symbolic and emotional way.
Technical Specifications
- Author: FORADADA MORILLO, MERCEDES
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2011
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial Review
BRUIXES is a novel that successfully combines historical and contemporary narrative to address a universal theme: a woman's struggle for her intellectual and emotional freedom. The author builds two solid female characters whose stories, though separated by centuries, resonate strongly in the present. Its diverse temporal and geographical structure brings richness to the plot, while the direct style and brevity of the work make it accessible without losing depth. A recommended read for those looking for a literary reflection on resistance and female identity.