Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian author known for his novels that explore themes of memory, history, and identity. His acclaimed works often reflect the complexities of Colombian society and its turbulent past. Vásquez gained international recognition with his novel 'The Sound of Things Falling,' which was translated into several languages and won multiple awards. He is celebrated for his lyrical prose and insightful commentary on contemporary issues in Latin America.
Born on Aug 09, 1973 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 7,793 | $89,000 | 64$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,045 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,942,028 | 10,838 | $151,000 | 101$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is the author of 'Los nombres de Feliza', a book that Debi Nova recently finished reading.
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Dominican Republic:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian writer who discusses the transformative power of literature.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez's novel 'Los nombres de Feliza' tells a poignant story about the sculptor Feliza Bursztyn.
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Dominican Republic:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez was one of the speakers discussing literature as a tool for facing reality.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is noted among the writers addressing the tragedy in Gaza.
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Spain:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez was one of the Latin American writers recognized at the festival Centroamérica Cuenta.
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Costa Rica:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez participated in a discussion about his novel at the event.
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Colombia:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is celebrated for his literary genius.
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Colombia:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is a Colombian novelist who has been compared to Mario Vargas Llosa and is set to take his seat in the Real Academia Española.
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Venezuela:
Juan Gabriel Vásquez is considered one of the most important Latin American writers of his generation.
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