by Martín Caparrós · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433977823
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«Los Living» is the novel by Argentine writer Martín Caparrós, published in 2015 by Editorial Anagrama in paperback (432 pages, in Spanish).
Nito is born in Buenos Aires on the day Perón dies, and his childhood is marked by the deaths of his father and grandfather. Fascinated by the relationship between the living and the dead, his encounter with the Pastor and the invention of the living rooms allow him to try out an answer. The narrative combines farce and tragedy and offers an ironic view of the present age.
Winner of the Herralde Novel Prize, it belongs to Anagrama's Compactos collection (no. 678).
For readers of contemporary fiction looking for a story with humor and a reflection on death and recent Argentine history.
Martín Caparrós is an Argentine writer, journalist, essayist and social commentator. As an author he is widely known for his detailed and insightful works of fiction and non-fiction. Some of his most notable books include La Voluntad, El Hambre, and El Interior. His books have been translated into numerous languages, earning him widespread acclaim.
