A review by espiri_reads
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
4.0
I remember watching the Ni Una Menos marches in Argentina on Democracy Now several years ago. I felt so connected to the women and the power in this movement. Just a few years later, Chile's Las Tesis wrote a protest song that went viral, "Un Violador En Mi Camino." It felt like a calling - a testament to all the work that feminists in Latin America have been doing for decades.
This is the backdrop of Furia. I didn't understand the novel at first. I kept wondering why I was listening to about 2 hours of a first date between Camila and Diego. And then the story evolved in the best way.
Teenager Camila Hassan wants to be a professional futbolista. As a young woman, Camila gets discouraged to take this path while simultaneously watching her brother and her love interest get treated like gods because of futbol. So she has to hide her involvement with a women's soccer league despite having the raw talent and discipline to successfully achieve this goal.
First of all, how amazing is the nickname Furia? There is so much in me that feels like Furia sometimes. I really wish it was my nickname!
The writing really helps you visualize the story. The romance is steamy. The soccer scenes are action packed.
Then comes the patriarchy. The author weaves the socio-political climate for women in Argentina into Camila's personal story. Every part of Camila's life is touched in varying degrees by the impact of the patriarchy just like it is for all women. All women have a story or know someone who [insert patriarchal impact here].
I love that Camila is not your typical rebel. In so many ways, she is the good girl that parents don't have to worry about. It's Camila's integrity combined with the community of women around her that pushes her to firmly reject the limited gendered options that were placed before her.
It's a great read. Please share with all the Furias in your life!
This is the backdrop of Furia. I didn't understand the novel at first. I kept wondering why I was listening to about 2 hours of a first date between Camila and Diego. And then the story evolved in the best way.
Teenager Camila Hassan wants to be a professional futbolista. As a young woman, Camila gets discouraged to take this path while simultaneously watching her brother and her love interest get treated like gods because of futbol. So she has to hide her involvement with a women's soccer league despite having the raw talent and discipline to successfully achieve this goal.
First of all, how amazing is the nickname Furia? There is so much in me that feels like Furia sometimes. I really wish it was my nickname!
The writing really helps you visualize the story. The romance is steamy. The soccer scenes are action packed.
Then comes the patriarchy. The author weaves the socio-political climate for women in Argentina into Camila's personal story. Every part of Camila's life is touched in varying degrees by the impact of the patriarchy just like it is for all women. All women have a story or know someone who [insert patriarchal impact here].
I love that Camila is not your typical rebel. In so many ways, she is the good girl that parents don't have to worry about. It's Camila's integrity combined with the community of women around her that pushes her to firmly reject the limited gendered options that were placed before her.
It's a great read. Please share with all the Furias in your life!