The richness of the novel is also its share of utopia and in his description. This ideal world described by James Cañón is women, a village cut off from the modern world, which needs to build a new democratic system, but also a new reference time after the last village of the clock has stopped. We then see how difficult it is for some to give up personal advantages for the benefit of the whole community. Each of the women described in this novel has something valuable that it wants to keep for herself. But gradually, appears the need to build a different world together and for others. A world where each has its place, its own role. Experience of successful communalism and sees with concern the return of the men in the village.
The novel is also a reflection on sexuality: that dominant in the contemporary world, led by men and for their enjoyment. The brothels and prostitutes. And then there are the alternative models, those of the village where homosexuality is born of necessity deal with the circumstances to become a real affirmed choice. All models can co-exist in Mariquita, but only to the extent that they are accompanied by tolerance and respect.
A reflective backing novel about the world today and the utopia of a world of equality, peace and tolerance. A beautiful pretext for discussion. To think in these election times ...
