France
Français
España
Español
Italia
Italiano
België
Nederlands
Germany
Deutsch
Sverige
Svenska
Россия
Русский
Polska
Polski
Portugal
Português
Ελλάδα
ελληνικά
is a collection of six short stories by Mexican author Guadalupe Nettel , originally published in 2008 by Editorial Anagrama . The book is known for its "uncomfortable" narrative style, exploring the hidden, obsessive, and eccentric corners of human nature. Themes and Style
Nettel's work often focuses on what she calls "monstrosity" or the "abject"—the parts of ourselves that we usually try to hide. Her characters are often isolated, driven by deep-seated compulsions or manias that make them appear as social "freaks" or outsiders. The prose is described as direct, balanced, and sometimes ironic, creating a sense of anxiety and tension rather than outright horror. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Pétalos y otras historias incómodas
is a collection of six short stories by Mexican author Guadalupe Nettel , originally published in 2008 by Editorial Anagrama . The book is known for its "uncomfortable" narrative style, exploring the hidden, obsessive, and eccentric corners of human nature. Themes and Style
Nettel's work often focuses on what she calls "monstrosity" or the "abject"—the parts of ourselves that we usually try to hide. Her characters are often isolated, driven by deep-seated compulsions or manias that make them appear as social "freaks" or outsiders. The prose is described as direct, balanced, and sometimes ironic, creating a sense of anxiety and tension rather than outright horror. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Pétalos y otras historias incómodas