Lara Moreno’s 2022 novel La ciudad provides a visceral look at modern urban life through the stories of three women in a Madrid apartment building, highlighting themes of social isolation, domestic abuse, and the invisible barriers of class and race. The narrative weaves together the experiences of Oliva, Damaris, and Horía, showcasing how their lives are shaped by structural violence and systemic inequality within an indifferent urban landscape. Moreno’s poetic yet claustrophobic prose functions as a "social X-ray," urging readers to see the often-ignored lives in the city.
