Reviewers note that the prose is often "dry," "simple," and "surgical," yet it carries a raw emotional power.
Laura's best friend who, despite initial hesitations about motherhood, becomes pregnant. Late in her pregnancy, she receives the devastating news that her daughter, Inés, has a microcephaly condition and is unlikely to survive birth.
La hija única (translated as Still Born ) by Guadalupe Nettel is a profound exploration of motherhood, maternal ambivalence, and female friendship. Shortlisted for the , the novel interweaves the lives of three women facing distinct maternal challenges in Mexico City. Core Summary