The novel The Peninsula of the Empty Houses, written by David Uclés and published by Siruela, has established itself as a literary phenomenon in recent years, standing out not only for its high sales, but also for the positive reviews it has generated and the word-of-mouth impact. This work has been compared to the successful title. The Infinite in a Reed by Irene Vallejo, and is set in a context of magical realism that evokes South American authors of the 1960s and 1970s, though within the framework of the Spanish Civil War. With prose that intertwines the epic and the local color, Uclés addresses the disintegration of a family and its surroundings, presenting symbolic characters who interact with historical figures such as Lorca, Alberti, Hemingway, and Picasso.
Recently, the Audible platform has launched a version of the book in audiobook format, narrated by the renowned actress Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. Excited by the challenge of giving voice to this work, Sánchez-Gijón has expressed her commitment to translating into an audio format the magical universe and the historical weight of the story. For his part, Uclés has praised the choice of a female narrator, stressing that it is an honor to have the interpretation of one of the country's most beloved actresses in this 'lyrical tragedy'. With a focus on topics such as depopulation and memory, The Peninsula of the Empty Houses It is now available to listen to on Audible.
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