The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
The Discreet Hero

Mario Vargas Llosa

The Discreet Hero

Mario Vargas Llosa

432 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Felicito Yanaque has raised himself from poverty to ownership of a trucking business. His two sons work for him. He receives a threatening letter demanding protection money. The police don't take him seriously, Felicito refuses to pay up and gets ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

mysterious 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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