Books from Venezuela
15 popular venezuelan books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around South America Challenge" were written by authors from Venezuela.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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La hija de la española by Karina Sainz Borgo ES
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
SE PUEDE PERDER TODO. SE PUEDE EMPEZAR DE NUEVO. SOLO SI ERES OTRA. Ganadora del Premio Grand Prix Madame Figaro a Novela Extranjera. La hija de la española, la fascinante novela debut de la periodista venezolana Karina Sainz Borgo, saca a la luz la desgarradora realidad de la vida actual en ese turbulento país sudamericano. Con libre intensidad, Borgo crea una narrativa inquietante en primera persona, que da testimonio de la anarquía distópica que ha descendido sobre una nación alguna vez armoniosa y su gente. Llamando la atención en todo el mundo, con una publicación en más de 23 países, est... continue
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Patria o muerte by Alberto Barrera Tyszka ES
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
El insomnio y una persistente inquietud acompañan la jubilación del oncólogo Miguel Sanabria, que siente cómo la situación política ha emponzoñado su país, Venezuela, y también su vida, dirimida entre el extremismo antichavista de su esposa y el radicalismo bolivariano de su hermano. Esos desajustes irán en aumento en cuanto su sobrino Vladimir, recién llegado de La Habana, le pida que esconda un teléfono móvil en el que hay una grabación comprometedora y secreta de Hugo Chávez en un moment... continue
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Simpatía by Rodrigo Blanco Calderón EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
Rodrigo Blanco Calderón has established himself as one of the great voices of Latin American literature with his debut novel The Night, and his short story collection Sacrifices. Simpatía is a suspenseful novel with unexpected twists and turns about the agony of Venezuela and the collapse of Chavismo. Simpatía is set in the Venezuela of Nicolas Maduro amid a mass exodus of the intellectual class who have been leaving their pets behind. Ulises Kan, the protagonist and a movie buff, receives a text message from his wife, Paulina, saying she is leaving the country (and him). Ulises is not heartbr... continue
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The Caiman by María Eugenia Manrique EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
The unforgettable story of a man and his alligator. When Faoro the clockmaker adopts a baby alligator, he has no idea that someday their story will travel far and wide. But the town of San Fernando de Apure would never forget this kind young man and his adoring alligator, who played with the neighborhood children, took part in Faoro's wedding, and, eventually, mourned his loss. Now their story is being shared with the world. In this delightful picture book first published in Venezuela, the author brings us back to her own childhood in Venezuela, as one of the children who used to visit this fa... continue
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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select fiv... continue