I GAVE YOU EYES AND YOU LOOKED TOWARD DARKNESS

Alma Cuervo's polished narration is perfect for this unconventional, dreamlike tale blending folklore and fantasy, seamlessly translated from Spanish. Listeners are drawn into the final day of Bernadeta's life, which takes place in a remote farmhouse in the rugged Guilleries mountains of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. As she lies dying, the voices of her female ancestors, spirits trapped in the house, share their sometimes ribald and sometimes grotesque but always engaging stories. They reach back to the first matriarch, Joana, who made a pact with the devil and cursed generations of women to follow. Cuervo's rich vocal tones, authentic-sounding pronunciation, and impeccable timing draw listeners into each narrative, creating a unique and captivating listen. K.J.P. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]