The Shape Of The Ruins

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A gripping political thriller set in Colombia, this novel delves into the investigations surrounding two significant political assassinations. It explores the murders of Rafael Uribe Uribe in 1914 and Jorge Eliecer Gaitan in 1948, revealing their lasting impact on Colombian history.

An intricate narrative uncovering the roots of Colombia's enduring violence through two pivotal political killings.

Longlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2019 and winner of the English Pen Award, this sophisticated and fast-paced novel intertwines personal and formal inquiries into two landmark political murders. Rafael Uribe Uribe, whose life inspired the character of General Buendia in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, was assassinated in 1914.

More than three decades later, Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, a charismatic figure likened to Colombia's John F. Kennedy and a strong contender in the presidential race, was shot dead in 1948 just as success seemed within reach.

Though initially appearing unrelated, these two assassinations are gradually revealed to be deeply connected, embodying the origins of the violence that has plagued Colombia ever since. The Shape of Ruins stands as Juan Gabriel Vásquez's most ambitious and thought-provoking work to date.

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