The Speed of Light

2005 novel by Javier Cercas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Speed of Light

The Speed of Light (originally published in Spanish as La velocidad de la luz) is the fifth book of narrative Spanish writer Javier Cercas. The novel was first published in March 2005 by Tusquets Editores.[1][2] The book was translated into English by Anne McLean, then published by Bloomsbury in 2006. In 2008, it was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.

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La velocidad de la luz
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AuthorJavier Cercas
Original titleLa velocidad de la luz
TranslatorAnne McLean
LanguageSpanish
SeriesJavier Cercas
PublisherTusquets Editores
Publication date
2005
Publication place Spain
Pages312
ISBN978-84-8310-298-5
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The book discusses a friendship with a Vietnam War veteran.

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