The second book club Marie Claire arrived on Wednesday April 6, from the hand of the author pillar eye† Dedicated writer and journalist with a long career in the media, she is the author of numerous highly successful works. Pilar Eyre dares with essay and fiction, betting on the latter for her new book: when we were yesterday (Editorial Planeta), a novel that takes us straight to the Barcelona of Francoism and the Transition, in a story full of contrasts.
During this literary encounter Charo Lagaresexecutive director of Marie Claireinterviewed the author to find out a little more about .’s new novel pillar eyeas well as the creative process and all that inspiration that led the author to travel to Spain in the mid-seventies, in which the writer claimed to have incorporated certain details or small scenes resulting from her most personal experiences and anecdotes, recorded on paper some memories which he removes from his own life.
when we were yesterday focuses on Carmen and Silvia, mother and daughter. Two women who, despite completely different mentalities, come together in a deep longing and longing for freedom and independence, and therefore they will get ready to go off the beaten track and ignore the rules that the society of the time set for them for the simple fact that they are women. The story takes a 360 degree turn when The Muntaners, they decide to introduce Silvia into society, and her mother, Carmen, eagerly awaits the opportunity for her daughter to marry a rich man who will enable them to maintain a high standard of living. We know full well that sham marriages always fall apart, especially when another man crosses paths with the wedding plans. That is where Rafael comes into play, a young man who has nothing to do with the social or economic position of the Muntaners.
pillar eye left behind in the literary encounter, that the characters behind when we were yesterday, are highly complex creatures, full of details and edges that humanize them to the very end. We tell you a little more about this meeting, so you don’t miss any details.
The reading club was held at Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid.
Creator of one of today’s stories, the book that came to light on March 23, and you can get your hands on it now.
Our Executive Director, Charo Lagares, interviewed the author of: when we were yesterday†
The author and our Executive Director, Charo Lagares, during the interview.
Pilar Eyre signs a copy of her novel when we were yesterday†
The reading club attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and make comments to learn more about the work and the author.
Source: Marie Claire
