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- Language
- Czech
- Published in
- Publisher
- Mladá fronta
- Pages
- 183
- ISBN
- 9788020410504
Subjects
Original edition details
Other editions (30)
Other editions

El hablador / The Storyteller
2015 • National Geographic Books
Spanish

El hablador
2011 • Alfaguara.
Spanish

El Hablador
1987 • Editorial Planeta Venezolana
English

Il narratore ambulante
2010 • Einaudi
Italian

Falador, O
2011 • LEYA
Portuguese

The Storyteller: A Novel, Cover may vary
2001 • Picador
English

Kissago ( Nobel Prize Winner, 2010 ) (Hindi Edition)
2010 • Rajkamal Prakashan
Hindi

L'Homme qui parle roman
1989 • Gallimard
French

L'homme qui parle
1992 • Gallimard
French

El hablador / The Storyteller (Spanish Edition)
1995 • Planeta Pub Corp
Spanish

El hablador
2008 • ALFAGUARA
Spanish

Разказвачът
2010 • Хермес
Bulgarian

Povestasul (Romanian Edition)
2020 • Humanitas
Romanian

o anthropos pou elege istories
2010 • Kastanioti
Modern Greek

Pripovjedač priča
2013 • Profil
Croatian

قصه گو
2011 • نشر چشمه
Persian

Povestaşul
1992 • Humanitas
Romanian

Der Geschichtenerzähler
1992 • Suhrkamp
German

Povestasul (Romanian Edition)
2011 • Editura Humanitas
Romanian

El hablador / The Storyteller (Spanish Edition)
2010 • Punto de Lectura
Spanish

Masalcı roman
1996 • Can
Turkish

Puhujamies
1990 • Otava
Finnish

El hablador
2008 • ALFAGUARA
Spanish

Kissago
2010 • Rajkamal Prakashan
Hindi

Gawędziarz
2009 • Znak
Polish

Pripovedovalec
2003 • Litera
Slovenian

密林の語り部
2011 • 岩波書店
Japanese

The Storyteller
2012 • Faber and Faber
English

Het woord van de verteller roman
1989 • Meulenhoff
Dutch

Sang Pengoceh
2016 • OAK
Indonesian
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The book is widely praised for its exceptional ability to immerse readers in the raw life, animism, and magical beliefs of the Machiguenga tribe of the Peruvian Amazon. Reviewers commend the author's profound exploration of indigenous rights and cultures, offering a unique perspective on a world grappling with Western encroachment and assimilation. The novel's inventive dual narrative structure, often likened to a "phantasmagorical braid" or "communicating vessels," is highlighted as a testament to its originality and a technique that elevates the work. The storyteller's tales are lauded as brilliant, fantastical, and rich in the wisdom of oral tradition, serving as the collective memory essential for a people's existence. Many found the writing style engaging and sophisticated, delving into deep themes of identity, belonging, and the fundamental role of fiction in human life.
However, the book's narrative complexity and fractured structure are frequently noted as potential drawbacks. The alternating timelines and distinct narrative styles can make it a challenging or "not easy" read, demanding close attention from the reader. Some reviewers found certain sections of the storyteller's narratives to be repetitive, tedious, or slow-paced, particularly for those less inclined towards ethnology or extensive mythological tales. While the dual narrative is original, a few opinions suggest that the two threads do not always fully converge, or that the journalistic sections sometimes lack conflict and feel somewhat flat. Additionally, some readers did not find the book as memorable or impactful as other works by the author, feeling it occasionally falters or appears unfinished. The inclusion of numerous native words in translation was also mentioned as potentially disrupting the reading flow.
Overall, this book stands as a unique and ambitious work, offering a profound cultural journey and raising significant questions about civilization, cultural preservation, and the enduring power of storytelling. Despite the challenges posed by its intricate structure and thematic depth, many reviewers concluded that it is a valuable and thought-provoking experience. This novel would particularly appeal to readers with an interest in indigenous cultures, ethnology, magical realism, and philosophical reflections on identity and the complexities of cultural interaction. It is best suited for those who appreciate unconventional narrative styles and authors who explore deep social and anthropological themes, even if it requires patience and a willingness to engage with a less straightforward plot.
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