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By Night in Chile
Book • 2003
By Night in Chile is a haunting and introspective novella that delves into the life of a Chilean priest, Sebastián Urrutia Lacroix, as he reflects on his past.
The narrative unfolds as a stream of consciousness, exploring themes of complicity, guilt, and the role of intellectuals during the Pinochet regime.
Roberto Bolaño intricately weaves together memories, dreams, and philosophical musings, creating a disorienting yet compelling portrait of a man grappling with his moral responsibilities.
The novella challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about history, power, and the choices individuals make in times of political turmoil.
Bolaño's evocative prose and thought-provoking themes resonate long after the final page.
The narrative unfolds as a stream of consciousness, exploring themes of complicity, guilt, and the role of intellectuals during the Pinochet regime.
Roberto Bolaño intricately weaves together memories, dreams, and philosophical musings, creating a disorienting yet compelling portrait of a man grappling with his moral responsibilities.
The novella challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about history, power, and the choices individuals make in times of political turmoil.
Bolaño's evocative prose and thought-provoking themes resonate long after the final page.
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