Why people recommend it
By Night in Chile by Roberto Bolaño is a fictionalized novel by the late Chilean writer that delves into dark historical themes and complex political settings. On The Ezra Klein Show, during an episode titled Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza? published on August 13, 2025, guest Philippe Sands discussed the novel. When asked to share his final book recommendation during the conversation, Philippe Sands selected the work by Roberto Bolaño. The speaker expressed a deep fondness for the novel, explaining to host Ezra Klein that it offers a fictionalized account of historical tales. Furthermore, Philippe Sands noted that these specific literary elements are closely connected to and central to his own forthcoming book project titled 38 Londre Street, which serves as a sequel to East West. By weaving his appreciation for Roberto Bolaño's storytelling into the broader dialogue, the speaker highlighted the profound impact of Latin American literature on international human rights perspectives and historical narratives. The recommendation provided listeners with a fascinating literary connection between a celebrated novel and an upcoming non-fiction publication exploring dark chapters of modern history and accountability across different continents.
Who recommended it
- Philippe Sands Recommended
Philippe Sands — 1 mention
“Um, and the third book that I'm going to take is by a Chilean writer called Roberto Bologano and it is called Nights in Chile. And I love this book because it is a fictionalized account of tales that are central to a book I'm publishing shortly called 38 Londre Street which is a sequel to East West Street and”