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| Author | Rafael Chirbes |
|---|---|
| Original title | Crematorio |
| Translator | Valerie Miles |
| Language | Spanish |
| Publisher | Editorial Anagrama |
Publication date | 3 September 2007 |
| Publication place | Spain |
Published in English | 2 November 2021 |
| Pages | 424 |
| ISBN | 978-84-339-7156-2 |
Cremation (Spanish: Crematorio) is a 2007 novel by the Spanish writer Rafael Chirbes. The story revolves around a businessman and his recently deceased younger brother. It is divided into 13 main sections, each consisting of one long paragraph written from the perspective of a different character.[1]
Kirkus Reviews wrote that the "prose can be dense and disorienting but it's always intelligent".[1] The book is the basis for the 2011 television series Crematorio.[2]
- ^ a b "Cremation". Kirkus Reviews. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "'Crematorio', el retrato de la corrupción en España". El Mundo. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2024.