Stranger to the Moon
Stranger to the Moon
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Summary
An allegorical tale. In a small town the full terror emerges of a dominant power structure left unchallenged. One of many kept indoors during their short lives, an unknown narrator describes with increasing circles the boundaries of his living space and the realities of his uncertain condition.
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Stranger to the Moon by Evelio Rosero
A chilling allegorical novella by the masterful Colombian writer who poses timeless questions about violence and subjugation, power and freedom. Imagining the darkest of power imbalances in a dystopian world, in which the most vulnerable are held captive and wherein survival depends on the ability to remain anonymous, identity is a threat. Those who have everything would revel in the humiliation of others and identification brings with it the ultimate punishment. When hiding is no longer possible, the only choice may be to rebel. More frightening than the dystopia of Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and with elements of the surreal to rival Kafka's Metamorphosis, Rosero's hypnotic tale builds in tension to deliver a crippling emotional punch.
PRAISE FOR THE ARMIES:
'This quietly devastating novel speaks gently but strikes deep.. Perfectly pitched and paced, Anne McLean's English version does it due honour' Independent.
'An important and powerful book' Janine di Giovanni, The Times.
'A timeless epic' * El Pais *
'This quietly devastating novel speaks gently but strikes deep.. Perfectly pitched and paced, Anne McLean's English version does it due honour' Independent.
'An important and powerful book' Janine di Giovanni, The Times.
'A timeless epic' * El Pais *
Evelio Rosero's awards include the prestigious Tusquets Prize for Fiction and Colombia's Premio Nacional de Literatura. He is the author of nine novels that have been translated into a dozen languages. He lives in Bogota.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781914495021 |
| ISBN 10 | 1914495020 |
| Title | Stranger to the Moon |
| Author | Evelio Rosero |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2022-03-03 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |