The Cubs and Other Stories by Mario Vargas Llosa
The Cubs and Other Stories

Mario Vargas Llosa

The Cubs and Other Stories

Mario Vargas Llosa with Ronald Christ, Gregory Kolovakos

139 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction short stories dark tense slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.21

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