PANZA DE BURRO / DOGS OG SUMMER
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Autor:
ANDREA ABREU
Country:
Spain (ES)
Book Theme:
The new writers under 40
Publisher:
Editorial Barrett
Publishing Year:
2020
Andrea Abreu (b. 1995) is a Spanish writer from Tenerife, Canary Islands. She gained recognition with her debut novel Panza de burro (2019), which explores youth, identity, and life in the Canary Islands with poetic and raw language. Abreu’s work highlights overlooked voices and regional culture, blending personal narrative with social insight. She studied journalism and creative writing, and has contributed to various literary magazines. Emerging as a powerful new voice in contemporary Spanish literature, she continues to write and participate in literary events.
National Award for Children’s and Young People’s
Abstract
Panza de burro (2019) is a coming-of-age novel set in rural Tenerife. Told through the raw and intimate voice of a young girl, it captures the intensity of childhood friendship and the complexities of growing up. Andrea Abreu explores themes of identity, isolation, and social marginalization, painting a vivid portrait of life on the Canary Islands. The narrative blends poetic language with colloquial speech, revealing the emotional landscape of youth and the bittersweet transition from innocence to experience. A powerful debut capturing overlooked voices.
