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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through memory and loss with 'Space Invaders', a gripping novel by acclaimed Latin American author Nona Fernández. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent childhood, this thought-provoking narrative explores the fleeting nature of youth and the haunting shadows of history. As a group of friends reflect on their past, they are drawn back to their enigmatic classmate, Estrella Gonzlez Jepsen, whose mysterious disappearance during the Pinochet regime lingers in their collective consciousness. Fernández artfully intertwines personal recollections with cultural echoes, crafting an experience that resonates deeply with readers fascinated by Latin American literature.
In 'Space Invaders', experiences of nostalgia blend with the stark realities of dictatorship, revealing the delicate balance between memory and history. The lyrical prose captivates, making it an essential read for those interested in contemporary fiction that tackles systemic issues through individual lenses. Dive into the stories of Estrella and her friends, as they navigate their childhood fears and longing, and uncover the darkness lurking beneath their seemingly innocent recollections.
This BRAND NEW edition of 'Space Invaders' is published by Faber Factory in 2022, equipped with an ISBN of 9781914198199. Order now and uncover the poignant tale that has captured the attention of critics, with a quote from GQ calling it 'short, stylish, and engrossing'.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy swift shipping options that cater to your needs, ensuring you receive this literary gem quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781914198199
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber Factory
Description:
Preoccupied by uneasy memories and visions, a group of friends look back on their childhood. Their dreams circle their old classmate Estrella Gonzlez Jepsen. They catch glimpses of her braids, hear echoes of her voice, read old letters. They recall regimented school assemblies, nationalistic class performances and a trip to the beach.
It soon transpires that Estrella's father was a ranking government officer implicated in the Pinochet regime and after she simply disappeared, question of what became of her haunts her former friends. Growing up, they were old enough to sense the danger and tension that surrounded them but powerless to resist or confront it. They could control only the stories they told one another and the 'ghostly green bullets' they fired in their favourite video game.
One of the leading Latin American writers of her generation, Nona Fernndez effortlessly builds a choral and constantly shifting image of young life in the waning years of the dictatorship. Prose of astonishing beauty is intricately layered to hypnotic, mesmerising effect, as Fernndez summons the collective memory of a generation, rescuing felt truth from the oblivion of official history.
'Short, stylish, and engrossing, this is a stellar book from a writer who should be on your radar.' - GQ
In 'Space Invaders', experiences of nostalgia blend with the stark realities of dictatorship, revealing the delicate balance between memory and history. The lyrical prose captivates, making it an essential read for those interested in contemporary fiction that tackles systemic issues through individual lenses. Dive into the stories of Estrella and her friends, as they navigate their childhood fears and longing, and uncover the darkness lurking beneath their seemingly innocent recollections.
This BRAND NEW edition of 'Space Invaders' is published by Faber Factory in 2022, equipped with an ISBN of 9781914198199. Order now and uncover the poignant tale that has captured the attention of critics, with a quote from GQ calling it 'short, stylish, and engrossing'.
**Delivery Information:** Enjoy swift shipping options that cater to your needs, ensuring you receive this literary gem quickly and efficiently.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781914198199
Year: 2022
Publisher: Faber Factory
Description:
Preoccupied by uneasy memories and visions, a group of friends look back on their childhood. Their dreams circle their old classmate Estrella Gonzlez Jepsen. They catch glimpses of her braids, hear echoes of her voice, read old letters. They recall regimented school assemblies, nationalistic class performances and a trip to the beach.
It soon transpires that Estrella's father was a ranking government officer implicated in the Pinochet regime and after she simply disappeared, question of what became of her haunts her former friends. Growing up, they were old enough to sense the danger and tension that surrounded them but powerless to resist or confront it. They could control only the stories they told one another and the 'ghostly green bullets' they fired in their favourite video game.
One of the leading Latin American writers of her generation, Nona Fernndez effortlessly builds a choral and constantly shifting image of young life in the waning years of the dictatorship. Prose of astonishing beauty is intricately layered to hypnotic, mesmerising effect, as Fernndez summons the collective memory of a generation, rescuing felt truth from the oblivion of official history.
'Short, stylish, and engrossing, this is a stellar book from a writer who should be on your radar.' - GQ