The story follows Alicia Sierra, a successful aeronautical engineer living in Hamburg, Germany. Her life is upended when a mass layoff (ERE) leaves her unemployed in a foreign country. While deciding her next steps, she returns to her hometown in the for the summer after 15 years away.
During her stay, she moves back in with her sister Gala, her young nephew Tito, and her mother, who is battling Alzheimer's. Alicia is forced to face "old ghosts," specifically the severe school bullying she experienced during her adolescence. Amidst this emotional turmoil, she meets , the local schoolteacher, who becomes a pillar of support as they develop a slow-burning, sincere relationship. Core Themes
: The complexities of caring for a parent with illness and navigating strained sibling relationships. Tambien Llueve En Verano Sara Ballarin epub
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: Romance is portrayed not just as a subplot, but as a healing element for deep-seated emotional wounds. Formats and Availability The story follows Alicia Sierra, a successful aeronautical
: Specifically addressing the long-term impact of bullying and the process of reconciliation with one's memory.
The novel explores several sensitive and relatable themes, as noted by reviewers at Babelio and Lecturalia : During her stay, she moves back in with
is a contemporary Spanish novel by Sara Ballarín , published in 2021. It is a reflective story about rediscovering one's roots and the necessity of confronting a painful past to build a better future. Plot Summary