by Ángeles Mastretta · Seix Barral · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788432217500
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Tear My Heart Out is a novel by Mexican writer Ángeles Mastretta, first published in 1985. The story follows Catalina Ascencio, a 15-year-old girl who marries Andrés, a powerful man older than her. As Catalina grows and develops, she begins to question her marriage and seek her own identity and happiness. The novel explores themes such as love, power, oppression, and female liberation in the context of 20th-century Mexican society.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
