Description
A Well-Rounded Story
Book Summary
A novel that explores the boundaries of workplace harassment and sisterhood in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. Maite, a professional trapped in a toxic work environment under the thumb of an authoritarian boss, sees her health deteriorate until an unexpected turn of events forces both of them to make a decision that will change everything. With immersive realism and growing tension, Rebeca C. Gaspar constructs a story of friendship, survival, and second chances that hooks the reader from the very first page.
What is it about?
Maite works at a successful company in Palma de Mallorca, but her day-to-day life is a living hell. Her boss, Maruja, is a strong, determined woman who enjoys humiliating her subordinates. The work pressure becomes increasingly suffocating until it begins to seriously affect Maite's health. Only the unconditional support of her friends allows her to keep going. However, when a dangerous and unexpected situation arises, both Maite and Maruja face a crossroads that will force them to reevaluate their lives and make a decision that will change their destiny forever. The novel moves between psychological tension and a powerful message of female support.
Main Themes
- Workplace harassment and abuse of power in the professional environment.
- Mental health and the impact of work-related stress on personal life.
- Sisterhood and friendship as a refuge and engine for change.
- Second chances and the capacity for redemption.
- The tension between vulnerability and female strength.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers looking for a realistic and emotionally intense novel about personal growth in hostile work environments. Especially suitable for those who enjoy stories with complex female characters, unexpected twists, and a strong component of sisterhood, similar to works like Fried Green Tomatoes or the tension of Wild Tales.
What this book offers
- A realistic immersion into the dynamics of workplace harassment and its psychological consequences.
- A plot that combines growing tension with moments of deep empathy and support among women.
- A vivid setting of Mallorca that transports the reader to the heart of the island.
- A reflection on the capacity for change and the decisions that can redefine a life.
- An addictive read that invites reflection on power dynamics and resilience.
Technical Data
- Author: Rebeca C. Gaspar
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Fiction and related topics
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication date: March 2025
- Number of pages: 384
- Weight: 478 g
Editorial Review
A solid entry in contemporary women's fiction that addresses a real-world issue with rawness and sensitivity. The author manages to maintain narrative tension while developing believable characters and an emotional evolution that engages the reader. Recommended for those seeking a read that entertains while simultaneously inviting reflection on the workplace environment and the power of solidarity.