Lucía Solla Sobral Wins the RNE 2025 Ojo Crítico Award in Narrative
The Galician author Lucía Solla Sobral has been awarded the 2025 Ojo Crítico Award granted by Radio Nacional de España in the Narrative category. The jury selected her second novel, titled Comerás flores and published by Anagrama, as the work deserving of this recognition. This award, which RNE has been granting since 1990, seeks to distinguish creators under forty years old in various disciplines. The award ceremony will take place at a public event in Madrid. 🏆
A novel that dives into family memories
Comerás flores sets its plot in a Galician family home, where the author weaves a web of memories and perspectives on the past. Solla Sobral constructs the story through the voices of three generations of women, exploring how emotional inheritance is perceived and narrated. Literary criticism has highlighted the precise prose of the work and its ability to reflect the nuances of personal relationships and the secrets passed down through generations.
Key elements of the award-winning work:- It is the second novel published by Lucía Solla Sobral in her career.
- The narrative is structured around the crossed perspectives of grandmother, mother, and daughter.
- Its plot delves into the mechanisms of memory and the construction of family history.
The jury values "the power of the narrative voice" and the "profound psychological introspection" achieved by the author in her characters.
Recognition for an emerging voice
With this decision, RNE not only awards a specific book but also supports the emerging career of Solla Sobral within the Spanish literary scene. The award, which aims to promote young authors, includes a cash prize and a sculpture created by the artist Juan Garaizabal. This recognition serves as an important boost to highlight the work of the Galician writer.
Details about the Ojo Crítico Award:- It has been granted since the year 1990 by Radio Nacional de España.
- It is aimed at creators under forty years old in various artistic disciplines.
- It recognizes both a specific work and the future projection of the award-winning artist.
A boost for contemporary narrative
The granting of the 2025 Ojo Crítico Award to Comerás flores places Lucía Solla Sobral in a prominent position in current narrative. Her exploration of intimate memory and family dynamics through careful prose represents the type of literature that the jury wished to distinguish. This award confirms that, to leave a mark in the literary world, writing a powerful book or winning a prize of this caliber are equally valid paths. ✍️