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El viajero del siglo (Premio Alfaguara 2009)
El viajero del siglo (Premio Alfaguara 2009) | Andrés Neuman
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El viajero del siglo nos propone un ambicioso experimento literario: leer el siglo XIX con la mirada del XXI. Un diálogo entre la gran novela clásica y las narrativas de vanguardia. Un puente entre la historia y los debates de nuestro presente global: la extranjería, el multiculturalismo y los nacionalismos, la emancipación de la mujer. XII Premio Alfaguara de Novela. «Tocado por la gracia. La literatura del siglo XXI pertenecerá a Neuman y a unos pocos de sus hermanos de sangre.» Roberto Bolaño Un viajero enigmático. Una ciudad en forma de laberinto de la que parece imposible salir. Cuando el viajero está a punto de marcharse, un insólito personaje lo detiene, cambiando para siempre su destino. Lo demás será amor y literatura: un amor memorable, que agitará por igual camas y libros; y un mundo imaginario que condensará, a pequeña escala, los conflictos de la Europa moderna. Andrés Neuman despliega un mosaico cultural al servicio de un intenso argumento, pleno de intrigas, humor y personajes emocionantes, con un estilo rompedor que ofrece a estas cuestiones un sorprendente cauce. La crítica ha dicho... «Una maravillosa, fantástica y completamente absorbente lectura.» The Parrish Lantern «Una historia de amor moderna. Inolvidable.» Untitled Books «Evoca un mundo de apariencias que, una vez dentro de él, suplanta al real.» The Wall Street Journal «Libros tan estimulantes, cultos y humanos como éste no aparecen muy a menudo.» The Independent «Una lectura amena y gratificante... Te hace desear poder tener más tiempo para pasarlo con sus personajes en su vibrante mundo.» Michael Patrick Brady «Un libro excelente. Una lectura tranquila y fluida.» Tony Malone «Se enfrenta con grandes ideas y lo hace con una agudeza tal que lo eleva al nivel de la gran literatura. Absolutamente arrebatador.» The Boston Globe «Si eres un apasionado de la literatura, la historia, la poesía, la filosofía y el amor entonces te encantará El viajero del siglo.» The Coffin Factory «Neuman ha creado una obra que es a la vez profética y necesaria.» By The Firelight «Tiene momentos de estimulante belleza. Su primer libro en inglés no tiene que ser el último.» TNR «Una historia atemporal. Un talento formidable.» Three Percent
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Mtroiano
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Pickpick

I don‘t quite know how to describe this book. It feels familiar yet unique. Some of the sex scenes were a little much for me but overall beautifully written. â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸

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Mtroiano
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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“He looked like a different person when he was reading, his face changed, he seemed distant but contented, like people do when they sing.â€

Palimpsest I really liked this novel and thought of it as an all around novel as it checked off so many topics, but I don‘t know anyone else who has read it. Curious what you think of it. 5y
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Mtroiano
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Mtroiano
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Up next! This book has been on my shelf for SO long.

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designandcrime
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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designandcrime
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman

This book is so good and is inappropriate for bus reading. Nosey riders be like: 😳

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Genrebending
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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You asked whether people's happiness or aspirations could depend on the decisions of politicians who happen to be in power. Allow me to give you what you may think a predictable answer -- yes, they can, it one does not own a thousand hectares of land.

CandycaneBelle Well isn't that the truth! 8y
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Genrebending
Traveler of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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International lit bookgroup reading for #24in48readathon @24in48

57thStreetBooks Amazing writer! 8y
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Abailliekaras
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Exceeded my expectations. A slow start, then full immersion into a world rich in detail and ideas. A cleverly spun story, poignant characters, wit, intense passion... Asks why we stay, or why we leave; & how do we communicate with each other (from the pretty literary salon to the old man in the cave, wisest of all). It's hard to know what to read next! Postcard: Dresden by Kirchner💫

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Abailliekaras
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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"Hans thought of a hundred words and they all dissolved on his tongue. That kiss didn't seem to accept any commentary."

Things are hotting up...

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Abailliekaras
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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"Sophie Gottlieb held her salon on Fridays at teatime, and at them her guests would discuss wide-ranging questions of literature, philosophy and politics."

Salons always sound like so much fun! I know the 1820s wasn't a great time to be a woman, but this makes it sound quite delightful.

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Abailliekaras
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Finally! This has been on my TBR ever since I read a short story by Andres Nueman in the Paris Review ... Really looking forward to it. It's translated from Spanish but set in Germany so that opens up a wealth of food & wine matching options! 🎉🙌ðŸ»

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Abailliekaras
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Another bookshop visit and couldn't resist these: the Andres Neuman has long been on my TBR and Chaplin & Co sounds like an irresistible London read...

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Bookteacupandcouch
Traveller of the Century | Andrés Neuman
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Currently reading this glorious masterpiece of our times - to me this is the book of our century - Neuman has inter woven philosophy and literature with great ease

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