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Harsh Times by Mario Vargas Llosa

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camz's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

 No tengo idea sobre la política de Guatemala (actual o en los 50) y en algunos momentos se vuelve muy pesado pero  en general fue interesante de leer. 
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laurikas's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I enjoyed this book - learnt a lot about Guatemala and the 50s and it shed light on what we all know instinctively (certain countries do like to meddle unnecessarily, for the detriment of others and with no accountability!).

It was written in Llosa's famous prose, full of flare and personality, with never a boring moment.

A true fan of his writing. 
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