Greek Press
“A novel that does not ask for the reader’s sympathy, but forces them to look social inequality straight in the eye. The narration is raw, direct, and without any attempt at beautification, while Estela’s voice becomes unrelenting and profoundly human.”
— Athens Voice
“A dark, dense text that highlights power, labor, and the invisible lives behind ‘normal’ homes, with strong social critique and psychological tension.”
— Literature.gr
International Press
“A woman seeks meaning in her humble life, while the narrative unfolds with precision and intensity the relationships of power and social inequalities.”
— Financial Times
“Like in a Greek tragedy, the tension rises from page to page. The author keeps the reader riveted, revealing human weaknesses and the social structures that cause them.”
— El País
“Alia Trabucco Zerán has established herself as one of the leading voices in contemporary Latin American literature, with a novel that fascinates and shocks at the same time.”
— Die Zeit
“A dark, gripping novel about power, class, and invisible labor, written with precision and a coldness that leaves no room for doubt.”
— The Guardian