Cremation (novel)

2007 novel by Rafael Chirbes

Cremation

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]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Cremation". Kirkus Reviews. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
2. ^ "'Crematorio', el retrato de la corrupción en España". El Mundo. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2024.

## External links

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* Anagrama