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The Speed of Light by Javier Cercas is a reflective and intellectually charged novel narrated from the perspective of a Spanish writer who travels to the United States to teach and write. There, he befriends Rodney Falk, a solitary and enigmatic man haunted by his past as a soldier in the Vietnam War. This unexpected friendship becomes the catalyst for a deeper exploration of human nature, memory, history, and the moral responsibilities of writing. More than a story about two lives or a single relationship, The Speed of Light examines the enduring consequences of violence and war on both individuals and society. Cercas shows how the wounds of war do not fade with time but are transmitted across generations, leaving traces not only in personal memories but also in literature, history, and the collective conscience.
| Genre & Theme | A literary novel about memory, war, and literature. |
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| ISBN | 9786001042157 |
| Number of Pages | 224 |
| Persian Title | کتاب سرعت نور |
| Writing Style | Introspective, intellectual, and deeply moving. |
| Weight | 200.000 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Spain |
| Genre | War |
| Product Type | Printed Book |
| Author | Javier Cercas |
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