Javier Maras (Books)

Javier Maras Books

Javier Marías was a Spanish novelist, translator, and columnist whose work has been translated into 42 languages. His writing is characterized by a reflective prose that delves into the complexities of human memory, history, and identity. Marías explores themes of guilt, ignorance, and the elusive nature of truth through masterfully constructed narratives. His style is often described as hypnotic and intellectually stimulating, drawing readers into the labyrinths of the human psyche.

Berta Isla

544 pages
20 hours of reading

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'For a while, she wasn't sure that her husband was her husband. Sometimes she thought he was, and sometimes not.' Berta and Tomas meet in Madrid and, though both young, they decide to spend their lives together. Eighteen and betrothed, Tomas leaves to study at Oxford. His talent for languages quickly catches the interest of a certain government agency, but Tomas resists their offers - until one day he makes a mistake that will affect the rest of his life, and that of his beloved Berta. After university he returns to marry her, knowing he won't be able to stay for long . . . Gripping and intricate, Berta Isla is about a relationship built on secrets and lies - and the counter forces of resentment and loyalty at its core.