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Deborah Levy
Hot Milk
Sofia, a young anthropologist, has long been obsessed with her mother's mysterious illness, seeing herself as a detective trying to solve an unsolved crime. When her mother's unpredictable paralysis leads them to a controversial consultant in southern Spain, Sofia hopes for a cure but finds herself drawn into the enigmatic doctor's unconventional methods. As her mother's condition grows more baffling, Sofia's own desires and identity begin to surface in the arid desert community. This novel explores the complexities of family, female rage, and self-discovery.