Laura restrepo about the book delirium, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in colombia, delves into the minds of four characters. Internationally acclaimed for the virtuosity and power of her fiction, laura restrepo has created in delirium a passionate, lyrical, devastating tale of eros and insanity. Restrepo has a total mastery over what she writes, an astonishing but absolute mastery. Delirium was originally written in 2004 and follows the life of a struggling literature professor who must investigate what has caused his wife to go insane. Delirium by laura restrepo book cover, description, publication history. Bbc world service world book club, laura restrepo delirium. Delirium by laura restrepo 2007, hardcover for sale.
Delirium is a novel by colombian author laura restrepo. This month well discuss delirium by laura restrepo. The philadelphia inquirera disconcertingly lovely book, and its depiction of colombian. This month world book club are lucky enough to be in the beautiful old city of. Laura restrepo laura restrepo is a south american writer who is not yet as famous as her other contemporaries, at least not in the anglophone world. Her first novel, isle of passion, is based on historical deeds that occurred on clipperton island. This disturbing book begins with a husbands return home to find his wife agustina, in a state of delirium. Her first fiction novel, isle of passion, is based on historical facts from clipperton island. She has won numerous prizes, some quite major and her novels have been translated into various languages. What caused it will be the tale that laura restrepo disturbingly tells. Laura restrepos delirium offers profound insights into the deep scars that violence leaves on the individual and society, says ben bollig.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read delirium. Read delirium a novel by laura restrepo available from rakuten kobo. Delirium was originally written in 2004 and follows the life of a struggling literature professor who must. Apr 15, 2007 laura restrepo writes about colombia, her native land, but she spends a good deal of her time in mexico, and to read her latest novel, delirium, is to understand why. Delirium, by laura restrepo, trans natasha wimmer the. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Overall, it was a book that, surprisingly, i breezed through since i was dying to know what happened to augustina and how all these details would come together. This novel goes far above politics, right up into high art.
Whether youre a seasoned traveler, a voracious reader, or a dreamer who wants to see the world, all are invited to our newest book club focused on international literature. Although, i read this book in spanish, there is also an english translation available. Laura restrepo born 1950 in bogota, colombia is a colombian author who began writing what were mainly political columns in her midtwenties. Laura restrepos touching, compelling and beautifully crafted novel is, on one level, a work of historical fiction. Laura restrepo writes about colombia, her native land, but she spends a good deal of her time in. Delirium by laura restrepo overdrive rakuten overdrive. Nov 04, 2007 laura restrepo s delirium offers profound insights into the deep scars that violence leaves on the individual and society, says ben bollig ben bollig sun 4 nov 2007 18. Relatively unknown throughout the englishspeaking world, colombian novelist laura restrepo has been widely acclaimed nearly everywhere else. The washington post book world the introduction, discussion questions, and suggestions for further reading that follow are intended to enhance your groups. Descargar delirio laura restrepo en pdf libros geniales.
The author chooses her words so carefully that each sentence is a knock out. Laura restrepo, author, natasha wimmer, translator, trans. I really liked the construction of the novel which had different voices relating the story and the plot with many twists and turns was compelling. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Delirium isbn 9780099515951 pdf epub laura restrepo ebook. Already the recipient of a number of international literary awards, restrepo won the prestigious alfaguara prize in 2004 for delirium. Click to read more about delirium by laura restrepo. Layers of imagination born in bogota, colombia in 1950, laura restrepo knew and experienced life in latin america. My first time reading a book by the colombia author laura restrepo and it hooked me right in. Delirium ebook by laura restrepo 9780385521512 rakuten kobo. About delirium in this remarkably nuanced novel, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in colombia, internationally acclaimed author laura restrepo delves into the minds of four characters. In laura restrepos novel, a man grapples with his wifes, and his countrys, loss of memory. Delirio delirium by laura restrepo, paperback barnes.
Delirio delirium by laura restrepo 2004, paperback for. This acclaimed book by laura restrepo is available at in several formats for your ereader. I think that laura restrepo is a fine writer and her book delirium captures the damage that violence does to societies and to individuals. Apr 30, 2004 this disturbing book begins with a husbands return home to find his wife agustina, in a state of delirium. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Natasha wimmer s english translation was published in 2007. About this book aguilar, a literature professor reduced to selling dog food after losing his job at the university, returns from a short trip to find his wife, agustina, transformed into someone terrified and terrifying, a being i barely recognized p. Laura restrepo books list of books by author laura restrepo. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books. A husband returns from a short trip and finds his wife sitting by a window in a hotel room wrapped in a state of strangeness, madness and delirium. A book by columbian writer laura restrepo will hit american shores in march.
Delirio spanish edition by laura restrepo mint condition. Often using first person vernacular, which i admit was a challenge at times to read, tells the uneasy story of agustinas columbian family. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Most of the mexicans he spoke to told him it was because the rich stole from them. In this remarkably nuanced novel, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in colombia, internationally acclaimed author laura restrepo delves into the. Nonetheless, restrepos unflinching portrayal of agustinasand, by implication, colombiasreluctance to confront her demons has genuine power, and many of this sometimes ungainly novels big scenes are hard to shake off. A novel vintage international kindle edition by restrepo, laura, natasha wimmer. Delirium isbn 9780099515951 pdf epub laura restrepo. Buy the paperback book delirium by laura restrepo at indigo. Feb 09, 2017 colombian author laura restrepo discusses her novel delirium at the hay festival of literature in cartagena. What caused it will be the tale that laura restrepo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading delirium.