Matermorfosis by Laura Tomàs Mora is a collection of 17 stories that explore motherhood from a human yet deeply unsettling perspective. The narratives blend realism and grotesque elements with precise prose. Particularly notable are “Res més que fum d'espelma,” for its oppressive atmosphere, and “La cucafera,” a title that is already evocative and hints at its symbolic strength. The book dissects mother-child bonds with a raw yet poetic взгляд. Overall, it is a striking and coherent work that leaves a lasting impression. You have probably never read anything quite like it.
The cover, inspired by a work by Jan van Kessel, perfectly reinforces the book’s unsettling tone with a suggestive image of the woman and the serpent. Its visual power anticipates the dark and symbolic universe of the stories.
TOMÀS, LAURA. Matermorfosis. Editorial Medusa. Montellà-Encamp, 2025. 183 pàg. Portada: Jan van Kessel. ISBN: 978-84-19202-25-3
