Juan Carlos Onetti books in order
Uruguayan novelist
- Lived
- 1909–1994
- Country
- Uruguay
- Books
- 11
- Also writes as
- Groucho Marx
Juan Carlos Onetti published 9 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with Tonight (1943). The best-known is El Astillero (1968).
Updated September 2026
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El Astillero
Juan Carlos Onetti's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Tonight (1943)
La Vida Breve (1950)
Body Snatcher (1968)
El Astillero (1968)
The Shipyard (1968)
The Death and the Girl. The Stolen Bride (1973)
A Brief Life (1976)
No Man's Land (1994)
Past Caring ? (1995)
Short story collections in order
Goodbyes and Stories (1990)
Other books in order
Farewells & a Grave with No Name (1992)
About Juan Carlos Onetti
Juan Carlos Onetti Borges was a Uruguayan novelist and author of short stories.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Juan Carlos Onetti FAQ
- How many books has Juan Carlos Onetti written?
- Juan Carlos Onetti published 9 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Juan Carlos Onetti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with El Astillero.
- What is Juan Carlos Onetti's last book?
- Past Caring ? (1995).
- What is Juan Carlos Onetti's most famous book?
- El Astillero (1968) is Juan Carlos Onetti's most widely read book.
- Does Juan Carlos Onetti write under a pen name?
- Yes: Juan Carlos Onetti has also published as Groucho Marx.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.