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Literary Fiction· Chile

The Savage Detectives

by Roberto Bolaño
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1998619 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Roberto Bolaño's The Savage Detectives (1998) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Two young poets—Arturo Belano and Ulises Lima—search for the poet Cesárea Tinajero through Mexico City, Europe, and the Sonoran desert, in Bolaño's exuberant and elegiac novel of the literary avant-garde. The novel that made his international reputation. Themes of poetry, Mexico City, avant-garde run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1998.

Book Details

AuthorRoberto Bolaño
Published1998
Country of Origin🇨🇱 Chile
LanguageEnglish
Pages619
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780312427481
Editorial Score41/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇱 Chile

This book is part of Chile's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199812
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Roberto Bolaño
Chile
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Savage Detectives about?

Two young poets—Arturo Belano and Ulises Lima—search for the poet Cesárea Tinajero through Mexico City, Europe, and the Sonoran desert, in Bolaño's exuberant and elegiac novel of the literary avant-garde. The novel that made his international reputation.

Who wrote The Savage Detectives?

The Savage Detectives was written by Roberto Bolaño, from Chile. First published in 1998.

What awards has The Savage Detectives won?

The Savage Detectives has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1998.

Is The Savage Detectives worth reading?

The Savage Detectives is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in poetry, Mexico City, avant-garde.

Where can I buy The Savage Detectives?

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What category is The Savage Detectives?

The Savage Detectives is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Savage Detectives from?

The Savage Detectives originates from Chile's literary tradition. Explore more books from Chile on our country page.

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