A wild, funny, breathtaking novel about the ragtag members of an obscure literary movement and their varying escapades, starting in Mexico City circa 1975 and spreading around the world, to the end of the century. The late Bolano, a Chilean, was a master of the written word, and Natasha Wimmer (whose work is showcased in the book) is his best English translator. That he is no longer writing is to our detriment. A phenomenal read, HIGHLY recommended.

Recommended by Zak