Un Amor
Published on 4. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-908670-97-7 (ISBN)
Description
A claustrophobic story of desire and small town unease in the vein of Dogville or Coetzee's Disgrace.
On the heels of a cryptic mistake, Nat arrives in the rural village of La Escapa. She rents a small house from a negligent landlord, adopts a dog and begins to work on her first literary translation. But nothing in La Escapa is easy: her dog is ill-tempered and skittish, and mutual misunderstandings with her neighbours simmer below the surface. When conflict arises over repairs to her house, Nat receives an unusual offer - one that tests her sense of self and reveals her most unexpected desires. As Nat tries to understand her decision, the community of La Escapa comes together in search of a scapegoat.
Now a feature film, directed by Isabel Coixet. Selected as the 'Best Book of 2020' by El Pais, La Vanguardia, El Cultural and El Correo. Shortlisted by El Mundo, Forbes, Elle, W Magazine and La Nueva Espana.
On the heels of a cryptic mistake, Nat arrives in the rural village of La Escapa. She rents a small house from a negligent landlord, adopts a dog and begins to work on her first literary translation. But nothing in La Escapa is easy: her dog is ill-tempered and skittish, and mutual misunderstandings with her neighbours simmer below the surface. When conflict arises over repairs to her house, Nat receives an unusual offer - one that tests her sense of self and reveals her most unexpected desires. As Nat tries to understand her decision, the community of La Escapa comes together in search of a scapegoat.
Now a feature film, directed by Isabel Coixet. Selected as the 'Best Book of 2020' by El Pais, La Vanguardia, El Cultural and El Correo. Shortlisted by El Mundo, Forbes, Elle, W Magazine and La Nueva Espana.
Reviews / Votes
'Sara Mesa's writing is mysterious and fascinating: her characters brush against the limits in environments of fierce false calm. Un Amor is one of her best novels - tense and beautiful like a crouching bird.' - Mariana Enriquez, author of Our Share of Night and The Dangers of Smoking in Bed; 'Sara Mesa sees the world through the lens of power, exploring how questions of strength and weakness shape human behaviour.' - Annie McDermott, The Times Literary Supplement; 'What can I say about a story in which everything works?' - Sergio Sancor, Libros y Literatura; 'Sara Mesa creates high-voltage literature crafted with goldsmith's precision.' - Rafael Chirbes, renowned Spanish author of On the EdgeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 123 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908670-97-7 (9781908670977)
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Published in the UK for the first time by Peirene Press, Sara Mesa is the author of eight works of fiction, including Scar
(winner of the Ojo Critico Prize), Four by Four (a finalist for the Herralde Prize), An Invisible Fire (winner of the Premio Malaga de Novela), Among the Hedges, and La Familia. Her works have been translated into eighteen different languages, and she has been widely praised for her concise, sharp writing style.
(winner of the Ojo Critico Prize), Four by Four (a finalist for the Herralde Prize), An Invisible Fire (winner of the Premio Malaga de Novela), Among the Hedges, and La Familia. Her works have been translated into eighteen different languages, and she has been widely praised for her concise, sharp writing style.