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Juan Gabriel Vasquez: The Sound of Things Falling

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Juan Gabriel Vasquez answers audience questions about The Sound of Things Falling. Set in Colombia, the novel examines the personal and private impact of the drug wars that ravaged the country during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. It's the story of a strange friendship between two men, Antonio and Ricardo, told through Antonio's eyes. He sets out to investigate his friend's mysterious life, after Ricardo is murdered. It's a novel about memory and storytelling, and about the lasting impact of living in a country ruled by violence and criminality.

Our next guest on Bookclub is A J Pearce answering your questions about her debut Dear Mrs Bird. To take part email bookclub@bbc.co.uk
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Bookclub
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Bookclub
Publication year
2022
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