A Heart So White by Javier Marías
The novel delves into the complexities of relationships, secrets, and communication as the protagonist, a translator and interpreter, grapples with the mysterious suicide of his father's first wife and the pervasive silence surrounding it. Through his own marriage and his observations of others', he contemplates the unsaid and the power of words, both spoken and unspoken. The narrative weaves through time and memory, exploring the impact of the past on the present and the intricate ways in which people understand and misunderstand each other.
The 1502nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 280-320
- Words
- 95,500
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 66th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 290th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)