The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano 9781784879525

The Savage Detectives

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On New Year's Eve 1975, two men on the run depart Mexico City in a borrowed white Impala. Their mission: to uncover the whereabouts of the elusive, legendary poet Cesárea Tinajero. Yet, two decades on, they remain fugitives. 'The Savage Detectives' chronicles their extraordinary odyssey through an increasingly shadowy world.

This mesmerising Latin American masterpiece weaves together the accounts of a generation of passionate lovers, rebellious spirits, and voracious readers. Their intertwined narratives form a tapestry of testimonies, creating a literary tour de force that defies convention.

Translated by Natasha Wimmer, Bolaño's work has been hailed as revolutionary. His unique blend of politics, poetry, and melancholy, coupled with his ability to be simultaneously witty, erudite, and devastating, has earned him critical acclaim. As Mariana Enríquez, author of 'Our Share of Night', aptly puts it, "Bolaño was a game changer". The Guardian concurs, noting that "Bolaño makes you feel changed for having read him; he adjusts your angle of view on the world".

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781784879525
Book Author: Roberto Bolano
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage Classics
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 44 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-04-07
Book Pagination: 672 pages
Book Weight: 464g

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