The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa

The Discreet Hero

Mario Vargas Llosa with Edith Grossman

326 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa's newest novel, The Discreet Hero, follows two fascinating characters whose lives are destined to intersect: neat, endearing Felícito Yanaqué, a small businessman in Piura, Peru, who finds himself the victim of bl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

mysterious 57%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.55

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