Santa Evita
Santa Evita
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
Argentina • Mid-20th Century
1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez is a historical novel blending magical realism and dark comedy to follow the fictionalized journey of Eva Peron's embalmed corpse after her death in 1952, detailing its impact on Argentine culture and politics, and the obsessions it incites in various characters, including military figures and a dedicated embalmer. The book addresses themes of illness and death.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Melancholic
Dark
Reviews & Readership
3,284 ratings
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Review Roundup
Tomás Eloy Martínez's Santa Evita offers a compelling mix of fact and fiction, capturing the haunting legacy of Eva Perón. Critics praise its narrative style and historical depth, though some find the blending of reality with myth disorienting. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that delves deeply into the impact of a controversial historical figure.
Who Should Read Santa Evita?
Readers who enjoy Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez are typically intrigued by historical fiction interwoven with magical realism. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits will find its blend of myth and reality compelling. Ideal for those interested in Latin American history and culture.
3,284 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
Argentina • Mid-20th Century
1995
Adult
18+ years
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