This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Posle Zime

   

   Set against the backdrop of Paris and Havana, this novel intricately weaves the lives of two seemingly disparate individuals, Claudio and Cecilia, who are both grappling with solitude and the complexities of human relationships. Claudio, a neurotic Mexican living in Paris, is obsessed with maintaining control over his life, while Cecilia, a Cuban student in Havana, finds herself navigating the emotional turmoil of love and loss. As their paths cross through letters and shared experiences, the narrative explores themes of isolation, connection, and the transformative power of friendship, ultimately revealing how the harshness of winter gives way to the renewal of spring.

2. 2. El Matrimonio De Los Peces Rojos

   

   This compelling narrative delves into the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a couple whose lives are mirrored by the aquatic world of their pet fish. As the couple navigates the turbulent waters of love, jealousy, and the inevitable changes that come with time, their interactions with the fish serve as a poignant metaphor for their own struggles. The story intricately weaves themes of freedom, confinement, and the delicate balance between independence and togetherness, offering a profound reflection on the nature of commitment and the silent battles that often lie beneath the surface of seemingly tranquil waters.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org

3. 3. A Filha única

   Um romance sobre a maternidade e suas complexidades

   

   Set against the backdrop of Mexico City, this poignant narrative explores the complexities of motherhood, friendship, and the choices that define our lives. The story follows two women, each grappling with their own unique challenges and desires surrounding motherhood. As their paths intertwine, they navigate the societal expectations and personal dilemmas that come with raising a child, ultimately finding strength and solace in their shared experiences. Through intimate and evocative prose, the novel delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the profound connections that shape our existence.

4. 4. Los Divagantes

   

   Set against the backdrop of contemporary Mexico City, this novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters as they navigate the complexities of human relationships and personal identity. Through a series of interconnected stories, the narrative explores themes of solitude, longing, and the search for meaning in an ever-evolving urban landscape. The characters, each grappling with their own internal struggles, find themselves drawn together by chance encounters and shared experiences, ultimately revealing the profound impact of fleeting connections and the enduring quest for self-discovery.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org
5. 5. Still Born

   

   Purchase from Bookshop.org

6. 6. Brak Crvenih Ribica

   

7. 7. The Body Where I Was Born

   

   A lyrical, intimate memoir in which the narrator revisits a childhood shaped by a visible physical difference, medical treatments and the stares of others, tracing how illness, isolation and family dynamics formed her sense of self; through vivid scenes of hospitals, domestic uncertainty and curious observations about bodies and otherness, she explores the intersection of vulnerability and resilience, and the ways memory and language try to contain a life lived at the margins.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org