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| EAN-13 | 9780747578970  |
| Product Name | The Tenant and The Motive |
| Language | English |
| Category | Book / Magazine / Publication |
| Short Description | Weight:0.29 pounds |
| Amazon.com |  Buy on Amazon ~ 0747578974 |
| SKU | GRP31510611 |
| Price New | 14.34 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Price Used | 2.63 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Width | 0.51 inches (convert) |
| Height | 7.76 inches (convert) |
| Length | 5.16 inches (convert) |
| Weight | 29 hundredths pounds (convert) |
| Author | Javier Cercas |
| Page Count | 192 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Published | 05/15/2006 |
| Long Description | "The Tenant" and "The Motive" are two darkly humorous novels from the award-winning author of "Soldiers of Salamis". "The Tenant" is the mischievous story of Mario Rota, a linguistics professor whose life starts to unravel after he twists his ankle while out jogging one day. A rival professor appears, takes over his classes and bewitches his girlfriend. Where will Rota's nightmare end - and where did it begin? "The Motive" is a satire about a writer, Alvaro, who becomes obsessed with finding the ideal inspiration for his novel. First he begins spying on his neighbours, then he starts leading them on, creating a reversal of the maxim that art follows life, with some dire consequences. Written with a supremely light touch, these witty novels are enjoyable masterpieces that linger long in the memory. |
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