Books like Rayuela by Julio Cortázar
Rayuela, written by Julio Cortázar, is celebrated as an antinovel that breaks traditional narrative form. The book contains 155 chapters, of which 99 are labeled 'expendable,' inviting readers to pick and choose how they engage with the story. This innovative structure reflects Cortázar’s exploration of social life, customs, and the fluidity of chronology in Argentine fiction.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Julio Cortázar
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