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Roberto Bolaño’s *2666* is a complex and unsettling postmodern novel set primarily in the Chilean desert town of Santa Teresa. The narrative follows multiple interconnected storylines involving detectives investigating a series of murders and a mysterious writer named Benjamín Trueba. It explores themes of violence, obsession, and the nature of storytelling. The novel is intended for readers interested in ambitious literary works that grapple with profound questions about human behavior and the dark aspects of society.
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2666 ranks #91 of 337 in the Novel ranking, behind Leviathan Wakes, ahead of Wise Blood.
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Was Roberto Bolaño's 2666 published before or after his death?
The novel was published posthumously in 2008, five years after Bolaño died of liver failure in 2003. It was released as a single massive volume in English, despite the author's original intention to divide it into five separate books.
What is the main theme of the Santa Teresa sections in 2666?
The narrative centers around the unsolved, brutal serial murders of women in the fictional border town of Santa Teresa. This plot line is heavily based on the real-life female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
Who is the reclusive author Benno von Archimboldi in 2666?
Benno von Archimboldi is a mysterious, Pynchon-esque German novelist whose biography is traced in the final part of the book. A group of literary critics spends the novel obsessively tracking him down, only to find him connected to the Mexican murders.
How long did it take Roberto Bolaño to write 2666?
Bolaño feverishly worked on the novel during the last five years of his life while suffering from terminal illness. The final English edition spans well over 1,100 pages, making it his longest and most ambitious work.
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