Divorcio: El
The story begins with a chance encounter between two men at an outdoor café in Buenos Aires. This sparks a series of "Aira-like" stories, including a flashback to a mysterious fire at a boarding school 15 years prior, where a boy and a girl must navigate a burning labyrinth of rooms. 4. Modern Short Stories and Personal Essays
Bea and Niklas seem to have a solid life with two teenage daughters. However, after a seemingly minor argument one hot summer night, Niklas leaves and later announces he wants a divorce. El Divorcio
A poignant personal essay published in The New York Times about a woman who chooses to end her marriage not because it was bad, but because she wanted "more" for both herself and her husband. The story begins with a chance encounter between
This is a bestselling domestic drama set in Stockholm that explores the sudden collapse of a 32-year marriage. Modern Short Stories and Personal Essays Bea and
A more surreal and fantastical literary novel by the Argentine author.
The story is told from dual perspectives , showing how the same marriage can be experienced completely differently by two people. It explores whether the person who leaves is always the "bad guy" and the nuances of why relationships fall apart.