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Patria
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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El día en que ETA anuncia el abandono de las armas, Bittori se dirige al cementerio para contarle a la tumba de su marido el Txato, asesinado por los terroristas, que ha decidido volver a la casa donde vivieron. ¿Podrá convivir con quienes la acosaron antes y después del atentado que trastocó su vida y la de su familia? ¿Podrá saber quién fue el encapuchado que un día lluvioso mató a su marido, cuando volvía de su empresa de transportes? Por más que llegue a escondidas, la presencia de Bittori alterará la falsa tranquilidad del pueblo, sobre todo de su vecina Miren, amiga íntima en otro tiempo, y madre de Joxe Mari, un terrorista encarcelado y sospechoso de los peores temores de Bittori. ¿Qué pasó entre esas dos mujeres? ¿Qué ha envenenado la vida de sus hijos y sus maridos tan unidos en el pasado? Con sus desgarros disimulados y sus convicciones inquebrantables, con sus heridas y sus valentías, la historia incandescente de sus vidas antes y después del cráter que fue la muerte del Txato, nos habla de la imposibilidad de olvidar y de la necesidad de perdón en una comunidad rota por el fanatismo político.
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IuliaC
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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I really appreciated this book for raising awareness on a contemporary social and political phenomenon I knew almost nothing about. Apart from depicting how deep the tragedy has been for all those involved with the movement in a way or another, directly or indirectly, the novel eventually reminds us that love and foregiveness never fail to make healing possible. I'm going to also watch the TV series

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IuliaC
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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I feel I need to approach this book with a glass of wine... or several...

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Amor4Libros
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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Still trying to incorporate more books in Spanish this year and just started this as a buddy read with some friends. Loving it so far!

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Angeles
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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Harrowing, sad and beautifully written. The story shows the true cost of terror as a political tool, both on the victims and on the perpetrators. Awesome portrait of one of the most beautiful and culturally rich parts of Spain. The mothers in the story are so real they made me think of my own even though I am Galician rather than Basque.

RaimeyGallant Sounds like a super important story. 6y
Angeles @RaimeyGallant it is. Also sad and interesting to consider the perspective of the terrorists and their families. Also the silent mass of people in the community that just try to get by and do nothing. I believe there is an English translation but I am not sure of the English title 6y
RaimeyGallant Thanks. :) 6y
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sofiaga
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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I had just a general idea of ETA and the terror attacks in Spain. This book paints a very human picture of the families affected by the conflict.

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sofiaga
Patria | Fernando Aramburu
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I had a minor procedure yesterday. It hurts like hell but at least I get to stay in bed and read

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Hope you feel better!!! 7y
LauraBeth Hope you're up and around soon 💕 (edited) 7y
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