Una Novela China by César Aira
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The story unfolds in a small town in Argentina, where a Chinese immigrant named Liu becomes embroiled in a series of surreal and unexpected events after a chance encounter with a local woman. As Liu navigates the complexities of his new life, the narrative delves into themes of cultural dislocation, identity, and the blending of reality with fantasy. The novel's whimsical and unpredictable plot is punctuated by moments of introspection and absurdity, reflecting the author's signature style of blending the mundane with the extraordinary.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 56th on 100 Best Novels Written in Spanish in the Past 25 Years (Semana Magazine)