Cousins

At eighty-five, Aurora Venturini captured the attention of Argentine readers with her acclaimed novel "Cousins," which won the Página/12 New Novel Award in 2007, solidifying her status as a significant voice in Spanish-language literature. This powerful work follows four women in a dysfunctional family in La Plata, Argentina, as they navigate a series of harrowing experiences, narrated through the eyes of a painter determined to gain independence. With themes of family, female sexuality, and social mobility, "Cousins" showcases Venturini's unique and striking narrative style. The novel has recently been translated into multiple languages, facilitating her international recognition as a key figure in Latin American literary circles.