The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis by José Saramago
The novel is a metaphysical narrative about a doctor named Ricardo Reis who returns to Lisbon, Portugal after learning about the death of his friend. He finds himself in a society on the brink of dictatorship, and as he navigates through his daily life, he encounters his deceased friend's ghost and a hotel maid with whom he begins a love affair. The book explores themes of identity, love, and the nature of reality, set against the backdrop of political turmoil.
The 979th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- Portuguese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Portuguese
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- 81st on The 100 Best Books of World Literature (ABC.es)
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)