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160 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312421304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 01 November 2002
Description
With meticulous observation and the seductive skill of a great storyteller, Vargas Llosa lures the reader into the shadow of perversion that, little by little, darkens the extraordinary happiness and harmony of his characters. The mysterious natur...
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
160 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312421304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 01 November 2002
Description
With meticulous observation and the seductive skill of a great storyteller, Vargas Llosa lures the reader into the shadow of perversion that, little by little, darkens the extraordinary happiness and harmony of his characters. The mysterious natur...
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