Cannonball Read 17

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Elena Knows: A Novel by Claudia Pineiro

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Cbr16bingo Liberate (bingo)  This is a short but very powerful story that deals with women, their bodies and bodily autonomy. This is the kind of book that is difficult to review because saying too much spoils it for the next reader. Elena Knows was shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize. It was originally published in 2007, but the English translation by Frances Riddle came out in 2021. While set in Buenos Aires, the subject matter will resonate with readers the world over.  Elena is […]

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Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro

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BINGO: Rep: Disability Best for: People who enjoy mysteries but who are also interested in deeper writing and social commentary. In a nutshell: Elena’s daughter Rita was found dead, hanging from the bell tower of their church. It is determined to be suicide, but Elena knows otherwise. Worth quoting: “She continues on, as if no one else existed, just like she feels no one else knows she exists.” “Not long ago I was told I was arrogant. Don’t keep the names other people give you.” […]



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