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Highlights
- An autobiographical novel that pieces together the kidnap and murder of her grandfather, reflecting on the impact of private pain and public tragedy.
- About the Author: Gabriela Ybarra was born in Bilbao in 1983.
- 150 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Literary
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About the Book
Date of publication taken from publisher's website.Book Synopsis
An autobiographical novel that pieces together the kidnap and murder of her grandfather, reflecting on the impact of private pain and public tragedy.Review Quotes
"A seamless blend of art, politics, and private life."--NPR
"A narrative of conflicts, near-miracles, and ultimate tragedies that makes for an explosive and compelling read."--World Literature Today
"This autobiographical novel is one of the most fascinating debuts of this year."--Book Riot
"Inventive . . . Ybarra brings us through the process with the objectivity and forensic eye of a true crime writer, allowing glimpses of poignancy . . . the mother's grace and courage in the face of death is captured by her daughter . . . The writing sparkles throughout . . . Ybarra has done herself and her family proud in a story that is full of light and shade."--The Irish Times
"Intriguing and sharp."--Metro
About the Author
Gabriela Ybarra was born in Bilbao in 1983. She currently lives in Madrid, where she writes and works in social media analysis. The Dinner Guest is her first novel and was published to critical acclaim in Spain, where it won the Euskadi Literature Prize 2016. Her work has appeared in publications such as El País, ABC, and Revista Eñe.