Humor as a performative element: Lectura fácil (2018), by Cristina Morales

Abstract

This paper aims to review the novel Lectura fácil (Anagrama, 2018), by Cristina Morales (Granada, 1985), in order to analyse the main humorous resources used by the author in the service of social criticism. The work presents a multifaceted story in the form of a rich pastiche that unravels all the subversive elements of contemporary society, based on a satirical treatment that uses resources such as parody and irony. In the book we find a fierce reprobation of patriarchy and all oppressive systems, based on María Galindo's concept feminismo bastardo.