The Sound of Things Falling

"The Sound of Things Falling" by Jan Gabriel Vásquez is a compelling and humane novel that explores themes of memory, history, and the personal impact of violence in Colombia. Through vivid prose, the story follows Antonio Yammara as he unravels a mysterious connection between a chance encounter, a secret, and a past rooted in Colombia’s turbulent history. Award-winning and haunting, the narrative offers a thought-provoking look at the inheritance of fear and the nation's quest to rediscover its identity.