Pink Slime By Fernanda Trias

Winner of the Uruguayan National Literature Prize for Fiction, the Bartolomé-Hidalgo Fiction Prize, and the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Prize, Pink Slime captures a haunting vision of a port city besieged by an ecological crisis. Toxic algae choke the river, and a lethal 'red wind' sweeps through the streets. While the wealthy flee inland, the remaining inhabitants huddle in deserted buildings amid blackouts and food shortages.

The unnamed narrator is one of those who stayed behind. As she navigates the desolate city, she grapples with disentangling herself from two relationships that once defined her life. Meanwhile, she cares for a young boy left in her charge. As their world contracts, she contemplates the disintegration of her emotional connections and discovers a profound, radical solitude.

With striking prose and vivid characters, the multi-award-winning Pink Slime offers deep reflections on motherhood, marriage, and caregiving, set against the backdrop of a crumbling city. The novel's blend of personal and environmental turmoil provides a poignant exploration of resilience and transformation in the face of widespread decay. 📚❤️