Portero's writing is described as a blend of raw realism and poetic lyricism . She uses "mythic allusions"—assigning secondary characters mythical doubles like Bluebeard or Joan of Arc—to elevate the often bleak narrative. Reader & Critical Reception La mala costumbre by Alana S. Portero - Goodreads
Portero, a historian by training, uses classical myths and Catholic icons to describe her characters, elevating their struggles to a "mythic" status. Class and Gender:
En el mundo de la literatura contemporánea, la obra "La Mala Costumbre" de Alana S. Portero ha generado un gran impacto en la audiencia y la crítica. Esta novela, publicada recientemente, ha logrado capturar la atención de lectores de todas las edades y géneros, gracias a su narrativa envolvente y su exploración profunda de temas universales. En este artículo, nos sumergiremos en el análisis de "La Mala Costumbre", descubriendo sus características más destacadas y el impacto que ha tenido en el público.
The narrator navigates a "double life," hiding her true self to avoid violence and social ostracization while observing the world of women—including her mother and neighbors—with a mix of idealization and fear. Major Themes
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La mala costumbre (translated as The Bad Habit ) is a highly acclaimed novel by Spanish writer, historian, and activist Alana S. Portero. Published in 2023 (by the publishing house Seix Barral), the novel has established itself as one of the most important contemporary works of LGBTQ+ literature in Spain. It is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story that explores the construction of identity through the lens of a trans girl growing up in a hostile environment.
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