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The savage detectives

by Roberto Bolano, Natasha Wimmer

This collection of three previously unpublished novellas explores themes of violence, history, and irony across Chile and Mexico. The narratives feature recurring characters and examine the intersections of literature and political upheaval.

Accession 18299 ISBN 9780330509527 Publisher Picador
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