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: The book contrasts the literal wars Valentina covered in the Middle East with the quiet, internal "wars" of family life and emotional stability.

: She reunites with an ill father, a perennially distant mother, and a sister who resents her long absence. Ese Lugar Al Que Llamamos Casa Marta Orriols ...

(The Place We Call Home) is a poignant novel by Catalan author Marta Orriols , published in 2023. It explores the complex meaning of "home" through the eyes of a foreign correspondent returning to her roots after nearly two decades abroad. Plot Overview : The book contrasts the literal wars Valentina

Upon her return, Valentina must navigate a reality that continued without her: It explores the complex meaning of "home" through

: Critics have praised the novel for its honesty and its ability to make dramatic situations feel like common, shared experiences. Some readers, however, have noted that the protagonist's lack of "passion" or the predictable ending may result in a sense of indifference for some.

: Orriols posits that "home" is not necessarily where you were born, but where you feel you can truly be yourself.

Marta Orriols is known for her that delves deep into human relationships. In this work, she uses a diary-like present-tense narrative interspersed with flashbacks to her time in Beirut.