Chloe Aridjis' New Novella Explores Friendship and Illusion

Chloe Aridjis' novella, The Shadow of the Object, begins with Flora, a woman visiting her family in Mexico City, who is unexpectedly bitten by the family dog. Confined to a hospital, she reflects on her life and forms a friendship with an elderly German woman, exploring themes of illusion and safety. The narrative intertwines personal trauma with the hospital experience.

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