Sidewalks
Valeria Luiselli
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Sidewalks
by Valeria Luiselli, Christina MacSweeney, Cees Nooteboom
Published
2013
Publisher
Granta
Pages
110
ISBN-13
9781847085191
Description
A dazzling follow-up to the novel Faces in the Crowd , this collection of literary peregrinations around the margins of metropolitan life demonstrates Valeria Luiselli's equal virtuosity as a writer of non-fiction. Evocative, erudite and consistently surprising, these narrative essays explore the places - real and imagined - that shape our lives. Whether wandering the familiar streets of her neighbourhood, revisiting the landmarks of her past, or getting lost in a foreign city, Valeria Luiselli plots a unique and exhilarating course that traces unexpected pathways between diverse ideas and reveals the world from a fresh perspective. Here, we follow Luiselli as she cycles around Mexico City, shares a cigarette with the night porter in her Harlem apartment, and hunts down a poet's tomb in Venice. Each location sparks Luiselli's nimble curiosity and prompts imaginative reflections on topics as varied as the fluidity of identity, the elusiveness of words that can't be translated, the competing methods of arranging a bookcase, and the way that city-dwellers evade eye-contact with their neighbours, while spying on their lives. Sidewalks cements Luiselli's reputation as one of Latin America's most original, smart and exciting new literary voices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sidewalks?
This edition of Sidewalks has approximately 110 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sidewalks?
For most readers, Sidewalks typically takes between 2h 18m and 1h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 27,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 27,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sidewalks?
The estimated word count for Sidewalks is approximately 27,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sidewalks?
Sidewalks was written by Valeria Luiselli, Christina MacSweeney, Cees Nooteboom.
When was Sidewalks published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.