La voz dormida
La voz dormida
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 1940s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
La voz dormida by Dulce Chacón centers around a group of women imprisoned during Francoist Spain. It explores their resilience, camaraderie, and struggles within the oppressive regime. The narrative focuses on their personal experiences, highlighting themes of resistance, hope, and the enduring human spirit amidst persecution and loss.
Melancholic
Dark
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
La voz dormida by Dulce Chacón is praised for its incisive portrayal of women's experiences during Spain's post-Civil War era. Critics commend Chacón's emotive writing and deep character development, highlighting the novel's ability to evoke empathy. However, some mention a predictable plot structure. Overall, it's a compelling narrative with poignant historical insights.
Who Should Read La voz dormida?
Readers who would enjoy La voz dormida by Dulce Chacón appreciate historical fiction set in post-Civil War Spain, exploring themes of women's resistance and resilience. They may also enjoy works like The Time in Between by María Dueñas or In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez for their similar focus on strong female protagonists in historical contexts.
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Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Dulce Chacón, the author of La voz dormida, was posthumously awarded the Premio de la Crítica de Madrid in 2003 for this novel, honoring its impact and excellence.
La voz dormida was adapted into a film in 2011 by director Benito Zambrano, bringing the story's powerful themes to a wider audience.
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To write La voz dormida, Dulce Chacón conducted extensive interviews with women who had lived through the Spanish Civil War, ensuring the novel's historical authenticity and emotional depth.
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Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 1940s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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