Permafrost

Permafrost is a lesbian narrator who is an uninhibited lover and a wickedly funny observer of modern life. She develops a hatred of the color green and tries to break out of the roles set for her by family and society. This prize-winning debut novel is a breathtakingly forthright call for women's freedom to embrace pleasure and solitude.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2021
Publisher: And Other Stories

Permafrost, a lesbian narrator with no filter, is an open-minded lover and a sharp observer of contemporary life. She desperately seeks escape from Barcelona and heads to Brussels, drawn by the city's iconic symbol of a little boy urinating. As an au pair in Scotland, she develops a deep-seated disdain for the color green. Wherever she goes, she rebels against the roles imposed on her by family and society, relentlessly pursuing escape in any form it presents itself: romantic relationships, travel, even contemplation of suicide. This award-winning debut novel by acclaimed Catalan poet Eva Baltasar, known for her powerful and evocative imagery, became a word-of-mouth sensation in its native language. It is a bold and forthright advocate for women's freedom to embrace pleasure and solitude, unapologetically addressing the body, sex, and self. Through her captivating storytelling, Baltasar challenges societal norms and encourages readers to embrace their true selves, regardless of the constraints imposed upon them.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911508755