Álvaro Mutis books in order
Colombian novelist
- Lived
- 1923–2013
- Country
- Colombia
- Books
- 4
Álvaro Mutis published 3 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Maqroll: Three Novellas (1992). The best-known is The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll (1993).
Updated September 2026
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The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll
Álvaro Mutis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Maqroll: Three Novellas (1992)
The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll (1993)
The Adventures of Maqroll (1995)
Other books in order
Maqroll (1995)
About Álvaro Mutis
Álvaro Mutis Jaramillo was a Colombian poet, novelist, and essayist. His best-known work is the novel sequence The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll, which revolves around the character of Maqroll el Gaviero. He won the 1991 International Nonino Prize in Italy. He was awarded the 2001 Miguel de Cervantes Prize and the 2002 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Álvaro Mutis FAQ
- How many books has Álvaro Mutis written?
- Álvaro Mutis published 3 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Álvaro Mutis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll.
- What is Álvaro Mutis's last book?
- The Adventures of Maqroll (1995).
- What is Álvaro Mutis's most famous book?
- The Adventures and Misadventures of Maqroll (1993) is Álvaro Mutis's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.