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2005 novel by Javier Cercas
The Speed of Light (originally published in Spanish as La velocidad de la luz) is the fifth book of narrative Spanish writer Javier Cercas. The novel was first published in March 2005 by Tusquets Editores.[1][2] The book was translated into English by Anne McLean, then published by Bloomsbury in 2006. In 2008, it was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award.
La velocidad de la luz
First edition
Author
Javier Cercas
Original title
La velocidad de la luz
Translator
Anne McLean
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
Series
Javier Cercas
Publisher
Tusquets Editores
Publication date
2005
Pages
312
ISBN
978-84-8310-298-5
The book discusses a friendship with a Vietnam War veteran.
^Clubcultura. "Biografía" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
^ABC (26 September 2012). "Javier Cercas: «No soy independentista y no me gustan las aventuras»" (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 August 2014.
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