The Sound of Things Falling
Description
In this gripping novel, a law professor's life is irrevocably altered by a chance encounter and a tragic accident, pulling him into the dark underbelly of Colombia's past. As he grapples with memory and loss, he uncovers a complex web connecting seemingly disparate events to the country's violent drug-trafficking era. The narrative masterfully weaves personal tragedy with the collective trauma of a nation, exploring themes of fate, memory, and the enduring consequences of violence. Vásquez delivers a powerful and haunting story that resonates long after the final page.
Available Editions
paperback
Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Published Jan 1, 2013
270 pages
ISBN: 9781594487484
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez.