: The physical and emotional journey of returning to a place one has avoided for years.
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 Tambien Llueve En Verano Sara Ballarin epub
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. : The physical and emotional journey of returning
As a contemporary release from (Penguin Random House), the book is widely available in several digital and physical formats: Plot Summary The story follows Alicia Sierra, a
: Sold in paperback through Amazon and local Spanish bookstores.
: Specifically addressing the long-term impact of bullying and the process of reconciliation with one's memory.
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