Ways of Going Home
Ways of Going Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Chile • 1980s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra intertwines a writer's reflection and a personal history during Pinochet's regime in Chile. Through various narratives, it explores memory, identity, and personal connections with past political events. The novel examines how individuals reconstruct and relate to historical and familial experiences.
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Alejandro Zambra's Ways of Going Home is lauded for its introspective narrative and lyrical prose, capturing personal and political landscapes of Chile. Critics appreciate its layered storytelling, though some find its fragmented style challenging. The novel's blend of autobiographical fiction and historical context is both poignant and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read Ways of Going Home?
A reader who enjoys Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra likely appreciates introspective narratives and nuanced explorations of history and identity. Fans of Roberto Bolaño’s The Savage Detectives and Jonathan Safran Foer’s Everything Is Illuminated will find Zambra’s layered storytelling and reflective prose compelling.
12,107 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Chile • 1980s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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