The New Life of Angelina - Maldonado, Teresa
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This dark-humored, satirical novel, set in the humble outskirts of Madrid, explores the pressures of modern life under the influence of advertising. Angelina, - formerly Mari Pili - tries to escape from a life she considers vulgar by taking refuge in a parasocial relationship with her favorite Hollywood actress and in the consumption of luxury goods with which she develops a fetishistic obsession. Gradually, Mari Pili becomes immersed in the virtual world of social media and believes she has found love. But, ultimately, real life always breaks through.

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Produktbeschreibung
This dark-humored, satirical novel, set in the humble outskirts of Madrid, explores the pressures of modern life under the influence of advertising. Angelina, - formerly Mari Pili - tries to escape from a life she considers vulgar by taking refuge in a parasocial relationship with her favorite Hollywood actress and in the consumption of luxury goods with which she develops a fetishistic obsession. Gradually, Mari Pili becomes immersed in the virtual world of social media and believes she has found love. But, ultimately, real life always breaks through.
Autorenporträt
The author holds a degree in information sciences and a degree in film making from the preeminent T.A.I. School of the Arts in Madrid. Maldonado has always been interested in the relationship between the visual arts and literature, which she has explored further at the Summer Sessions at Harvard University. Maldonado has worked as a journalist and essayist in numerous prestigious Spanish publications and agencies, as well as her work in visual media. Her first novel, "El deseo de la corza", was published in 2011 and received excellent literary reviews from the media.