The Sound of Things Falling
by Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Anne McLean
The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Anne McLean holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 6.1K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 302 pages.
About The Sound of Things Falling
Juan Gabriel Vásquez has been hailed not only as one of South America’s greatest literary stars, but also as one of the most acclaimed writers of his generation. In this gorgeously wrought, award-winning novel, Vásquez confronts the history of his home country, Colombia.In the city of Bogotá, Antonio Yammara reads an article about a hippo that had escaped from a derelict zoo once owned by legendary Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. The article transports Antonio back to when the war between Escobar’s Medellín cartel and government forces played out violently in Colombia’s streets and in the skies above.Back then, Antonio witnessed a friend’s murder, an event that haunts him still. As he investigates, he discovers the many ways in which his own life and his friend’s family have been shaped by his country’s recent violent past. His journey leads him all the way back to the 1960s and a world on the brink of change: a time before narco-trafficking trapped a whole generation in a living nightmare.Vásquez is “one of the most original new voices of Latin American literature,” according to Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa, and The Sound of Things Falling is his most personal, most contemporary novel to date, a masterpiece that takes his writing—and will take his literary star—even higher.*Winner of the 2014 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Anne McLean |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 302 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 6,113 |
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What genre is The Sound of Things Falling?
The Sound of Things Falling is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Sound of Things Falling worth reading?
Based on 6.1K reader ratings, The Sound of Things Falling has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Sound of Things Falling?
The Sound of Things Falling has 302 pages.
Who wrote The Sound of Things Falling?
The Sound of Things Falling was written by Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Anne McLean. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Sound of Things Falling?
The ISBN-13 for The Sound of Things Falling is 9781594487480.0.
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