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Cover artist Rodrigo Corral Language Spanish Published in English 2009 Originally published 1990 Page count 144 Publisher New Directions Publishing | 3.7/5 Goodreads Country Argentina Publication date 1990 Media type Print (Paperback) Genre Novel Translator Chris Andrews | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Works by César Aira An Episode in the Life of a Land, How I Became a Nun, The Literary Conferen, La Guerra de Los Gimnasios, Shantytown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ghosts by César Aira was first published under the title Los fantasmas in 1990. Chris Andrews’ English translation was published by New Directions in 2009. It was nominated for the 2010 Best Translated Book Award shortlist.
Summary
Ghosts takes place in an unfinished luxury apartment complex in Buenos Aires that is shared by the night watchman's family, who live on the roof, and a cadre of ghosts who haunt its floors. While most of the construction workers and family members react to the ghosts with detachment, the family's teenage daughter becomes increasingly attracted by the specters. As the story progresses through New Year's Eve, the daughter's interest in the ghosts becomes more complex and nefarious, and ultimately threatens her life.
References
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