What gives the novel its unlikely freshness is the contrast between the melodramas to which Andrea is witness and the humorous restraint of her narration.' Update this section! Fernanda Eberstadt from the New York Times wrote in her book review: ''Nada' depicts on the one hand the sordid collapse of a family whose fratricidal hatreds mirror those of the Civil War, and on the other hand the struggle of its youngest member for simple freedom. The Guardian said in its book review that the book was 'such an accomplished novel, so powerful in its story and so polished in its style'. On Goodreads, it earned a 3.8 out of a 5-star rating. Nevertheless, the book received world acclaimed and has earned a Spanish prize for literature. It was recently translated into English by Edith Grossman. Some critics argued the Nada is alluding to the actual life and childhood of Carmen Laforet. Also, Andrea's uncle, Roman, was tricked into a weird relationship with Ena who wanted to take revenge for the horrid treatments he showed to her mother. One of her family members turned out to be involved in some kind of gambling, while the other treats her badly. One other aspect of the story is Andrea's not-likable family. Ena is a rich girl who later offers Andrea to stay with her, and Ena's father guarantees Andrea a job. While there, she gets to know lots of friends but is particularly close to Ena. Fortunately, the Spanish government gave her a scholarship to study in a university. It narrates the story of Andrea who has lost her parents. The narrative is set in the Spanish city of Barcelona after the Spanish Civil War. Laforet is a Spanish author known for her literary works depicting life during and after the Spanish Civil War. Nada is a classic Spanish literature novel written by Carmen Laforet. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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