The Death of the Heart - Elizabeth Bowen

The story takes place in England in the late 1930s. The encounter between  the teenage Portia and the young and unreliable Eddie is the central focus of the novel. Through her descriptions of nature, the characters' psychology, and abundant dialogue, the author skillfully portrays those times.

Los íntimos - Marta Sanz

Una novela social, dice la autora que es este libro, o la segunda parte de "La lección de anatomía". Marta Sanz recapitula sobre su carrera de escritora, sobre los amigos que ha ido haciendo y sobre la vida en general (y el paso del tiempo).

Chance Meetings - William Saroyan

A memoir about life in general and some of the people, mostly Armenian, family or not, the author met along the way. Written in a humorous and witty style, it is an enjoyable read.

Gizon barregarriak - Joxean Agirre Odriozola

Irudimenaren lana. Lauzpabost hari desberdin nahasten dira nobela bat osatu arte. Batzuetan zalantzan jar daiteke zentzurik ote duen. Euskararen aldetik, atsegina da irakurtzeko.

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

A "novel of manners" that portraits English society two centuries ago, the relaxed, elegant and glamorous lives of a few along with the marginal role of women. Money is the first thing to considerate and, fortunately, love blows in the right direction. The writing is very good, no doubt.

Deshoras - Julio Cortázar

Ocho cuentos de sabor argentino escritos con maestría. Casi todas las tramas, como suele Cortázar, dejan un interrogante en el aire, algo oscuro ahí al fondo

Tell Me Everything - Elizabeth Strout

The stories that happen to Bob, Lucy, Olive and a group of family and friends living in Crosby, Maine. Old age is very present. The prose is simple, direct and effective. Enjoyable to read, although prone to sentimentality.