Book

Cantoras

Carolina De Robertis · 2019

Uruguay · es

• community stories
• historical
• history
• latin
• latina
• lesbian

“Cantoras” is a novel by Carolina De Robertis, exploring the lives of five queer women in Uruguay during the 1970s dictatorship. Faced with the dangers of their political climate, they discover a remote fishing village that becomes their secret refuge and a place to truly be themselves. Over 35 years, their unique bond transforms into a chosen family, navigating love, friendship, and the ongoing struggle for survival and identity. The book is recognized for its powerful depiction of LGBTQ+ experiences under oppression and was honored with a Stonewall Book Award.