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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. There's Agustina, a beautiful woman from an upper-class family who is... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Agustina: Add a description of this character.
- Aunt Sofi
- Mr. Aguilar
- Bichi
- Nicholas Portulinus
- Eugenia
- Pablo Escobar
- Joaco
- Marta Elena
- Carlos Vicente Senior
- Dolores
- Anita
- Aminta
- Midas Mcalister
- Don Pablo
- Grandfather Portulinus
- Rorro
- Grandmother Blanca
- Sara Luz
- Spider
- Blanquita
- Teresa
- Don Eva
- Rony Silver
- Ilse
- Farax
- Don Midas
- Mr. Stepansky
- Paco Maio
Authors & Contributors edit
- Laura Restrepo (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: Spanish
Publisher: Alfaguara
Country: Colombia
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 9587041453
Page Count: 342
Publisher: Alfaguara
Country: Colombia
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 9587041453
Page Count: 342
Awards edit
- Alfaguara (2004: Novela)
- Independent Foreign Fiction Prize (Finalist, 2008, Longlist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 863.64
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