Héctor Abad is a distinguished Colombian novelist, essayist, and journalist, recognized as one of the most talented "post-boom" writers in Latin American literature. His work is celebrated for its profound insights into the human psyche and societal issues. Abad masterfully blends literary depth with compelling storytelling, earning him a wide readership. His writing explores complex relationships and universal themes with a distinctive voice.
'Oblivion' is a heart-rending but never sentimental memorial to the author's father, Hector Abad Gomez, a left-wing activist who was murdered by paramilitaries in 1987. 20 years in the writing, it paints an unforgettable picture of a man who followed his conscience and paid for it with his life."