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.

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La velocidad de la luz

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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

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The book discusses a friendship with a Vietnam War veteran.