Blue Flowers
Blue Flowers by Carola Saavedra, published by Riverhead Books in 2020, is a literary work that delves into themes of obsession and emotional turmoil. This edition spans 201 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Marcos, who, after a divorce, grapples with feelings of alienation and disconnection from those around him. His life takes an unexpected turn when he begins receiving letters from an anonymous woman, A., who mistakenly believes she is writing to her former lover. These letters reveal her struggles following a violent heartbreak, drawing Marcos into a complex emotional landscape.
As the story unfolds, readers will encounter the intertwining lives of Marcos and A., exploring the depths of desire and the impact of past relationships. The correspondence serves as a catalyst for Marcos, awakening feelings he thought were long buried. The novel alternates between A.’s poignant letters and Marcos’ growing obsession, culminating in a crisis that challenges their perceptions of love, fear, and identity. Blue Flowers presents a psychological exploration of human connection, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in the intricacies of emotional relationships.
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“Ravishing… as if Saavedra were a modern-day Borges.” –Luis Alberto Urrea, O, The Oprah Magazine
A novel of dark obsession, missed connections, and violent love.
Marcos has just been through a divorce and moved into a new apartment. He feels alienated from his ex-wife, from his daughter, from society; everything feels flat and fake to him. He begins to receive letters at his new address from an anonymous troubled woman who signs off as A. and who clearly believes she is writing to the former tenant, her ex-lover, in the aftermath of a violent heartbreak. Marcos falls under the spell of the manic, hypnotic missives and for the first time in years, something moves him.
Blue Flowers alternates between the letters detailing the dissolution of A.’s relationship, and Marcos’ growing fixation with this damaged person. The letters become a kind of exorcism as both A.’s epistolary affair and Marcos’ personal life reach a crisis point. Possessed by A., he is driven to discover her true identity. Blue Flowers is a dark portrait of desire, undermining accepted truths about love and sex, violence and fear, men and women.
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