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Furia (novel)
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Wikipedia article
'Furia' is a young adult fiction novel written by Yamile Saied Mendez. The main character, Camila, is a 17 year old living in modern-day Rosario, Santa Fe in Argentina. She aspires to be a great soccer star, but her home life and love life get in the way.
'Furia' received the Pura Belpr Award medal for Young Adult Narrative in 2021.
Plot
The book begins with Camila Hassan leaving her home to secretly play in a soccer match (referred to as 'ftbol'). Camila's secret becomes increasingly difficult to keep as her fame grows, her lover arrives back in town, and she struggles with injuries, sexism and family dynamics.
Characters
*'Camila Hassan' (main character): is nicknamed La Furia, meaning "the fury."
*'Roxana': Camila's closest friend, plays ftbol on the same team of Camila.
*'Pablo Hassan': Camila's brother, is a skilled ftbol player in a national league.
*'Diego Ferrari': Camila's lover, is a major league ftbol player from the same barrio as Camila.
*'Camila's parents': referred to as Mami and Papa. Their real names are Isabel and Andres. Camila has a close, albeit rocky, relationship with her mother and a bad relationship with her father.
Release
'Furia' was published in hardback and ebook formats on September 15, 2020 through Algonquin Young Readers. An audiobook adaptation narrated by Sol Madariaga was released simultaneously through Workman Audio. A paperback edition was released through Algonquin Young Readers on February 15, 2022.
Themes
'Furia' contains themes about coming of age and intersectional feminist outlooks, while also highlighting Argentinian culture.
Reception
'The Chicago Review of Books' reviewed 'Furia', praising the character of Camila and the romance between her and Diego as "genuine and emotionally earned". Common Sense Media gave the work 5 out of 5 stars, highlighting it as having positive role models and messages.
Awards
* Pura Belpr Award medal for Young Adult Narrative (2021, won)References
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