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149 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571141357
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 04 November 2004
Description
Mario Vargas Llosa, the internationally acclaimed author of The Storyteller, adds his own finely-tuned poetic polish to this erotic exploration of carnality in one family. He turns the proverbial romantic triangle on its ear to create this New Yor...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
funny 40%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 26%
reflective 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 31%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship
149 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571141357
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 04 November 2004
Description
Mario Vargas Llosa, the internationally acclaimed author of The Storyteller, adds his own finely-tuned poetic polish to this erotic exploration of carnality in one family. He turns the proverbial romantic triangle on its ear to create this New Yor...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
funny 40%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 26%
reflective 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 31%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship