Del rojo de su sombra

Synopsis of Del rojo de su sombra

In 'Del rojo de su sombra' ('Of the Red of Her Shadow'), Mayra Montero immerses us in a Caribbean world where reality and magic intertwine. The novel explores the complex relationships between Haitians who cross the border into the Dominican Republic in search of work, bringing with them their beliefs and rituals. In this exotic setting, extreme passions are unleashed and battles are fought between brotherhoods, where love and hate intertwine to the death. The central story revolves around the owner Zulé, a woman with extraordinary powers, and the feared Similá, a bloodthirsty man consumed by hatred and passion.