Who Killed Palomino Molero? by Mario Vargas Llosa

Who Killed Palomino Molero?

Mario Vargas Llosa with Alfred MacAdam (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction crime mystery challenging mysterious reflective fast-paced
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This wonderful detective novel is set in Peru in the 1950s. Near an Air Force base in the northern desert, a young airman is found murdered. Lieutenant Silva and Officer Lituma investigate. Lacking a squad car, they have to cajole a local cabbie i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

mysterious 59%
dark 55%
reflective 40%
adventurous 25%
funny 22%
tense 22%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
informative 11%
relaxing 7%
emotional 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 28% | Character: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.54

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