Club de lectura español: Ahora y en la hora de Héctor Abad Faciolince

Schedule

Thu Jun 25 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Instituto Cervantes London | London, EN

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Ahora y en la hora de Héctor Abad Faciolince
About this Event

Un viaje testimonial que nace bajo la sombra de la guerra y desemboca en una profunda reflexión sobre la vida, la muerte y el acto de narrar. En Ahora y en la hora, Héctor Abad Faciolince relata el viaje que hizo a Ucrania en 2023. Lo que iba a ser una visita literaria se transformó en una experiencia límite cuando un misil ruso impactó en la pizzería de Kramatorsk donde el autor y su grupo cenaban.

Con una voz honesta y profundamente humana, Abad vuelve a los temas que han marcado su obra: la violencia, la fragilidad de la existencia, la indignación ante la muerte de inocentes y el desconcierto, casi culpable, del sobreviviente. Esta narración intensa explora el impulso inevitable de contar lo vivido para comprender la azarosa experiencia de seguir con vida.


Entradas

  • Actividad gratuita para los socios de la biblioteca del Instituto Cervantes de Londres.
  • No socios de la biblioteca: 5£ (no reembolsable).

El libro esta accesible en nuestra biblioteca electrónica para socios del Instituto Cervantes Library. Ahora y en la hora – Catálogo - Biblioteca electrónica del Instituto Cervantes


Ahora y en la hora is a testimonial journey shaped by war, memory and the fragile line between life and death. In this work, Héctor Abad Faciolince recounts his trip to Ukraine in mid-2023, which he took shortly after recovering from open-heart surgery. What began as a literary invitation soon turned into a harrowing experience when a Russian missile struck the Kramatorsk pizzeria where the author and his companions were dining.

With moving honesty, Abad returns to the themes that define his work: the devastation of war, the senseless death of innocents, the shock and guilt of the survivor, and the irresistible need to bear witness. This intense narrative explores how storytelling becomes a way to confront violence and understand the fragile, unpredictable nature of being alive.

To get the most out of this activity, we recommend reading the book in the original language. Please note the book club takes place in Spanish (although English speakers are also welcome).

Tickets

  • Free for Instituto Cervantes London library members.
  • Non-members: £5 (non-refundable).

The book is available in our electronic library for members of the Instituto Cervantes Library. Ahora y en la hora – Catálogo - Biblioteca electrónica del Instituto Cervantes

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Instituto Cervantes London, 15-19 Devereux Ct, London, United Kingdom

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