Looking for more Spanish fiction (translated to English) with elements of the bizarre, supernatural, or grotesque. High quality writing and well-developed characters are important to me. Recent memorable reads for me were When I Sing, Mountains Dance by Irene Solà, Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica, and Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova. Thanks!
by wicker_basketcase
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Here are two unique Spanish fiction books translated into English that fit the themes of the bizarre, supernatural, or grotesque:
1. [**The Iliac Crest**](https://amzn.to/4jSocRV) by Cristina Rivera Garza A surreal and eerie novel that blends mystery, gender fluidity, and psychological horror. The story follows a man whose life is upended when two strange women arrive at his house, claiming to know his darkest secrets.
2. [**Our Share of Night**](https://amzn.to/4jUsuIu) by Mariana Enriquez A dark, gothic horror novel filled with occult elements and psychological depth. It explores a father-son relationship while unraveling a sinister secret society in Argentina.
I attached the links in the titles above to their Amazon pages for you to check them out. Enjoy!
Blindness by Jose Saramago, very high concept and lovely prose
Edit: just realized he’s Portuguese but it very much fits in with your criteria