152 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789708120111
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Punto de Lectura
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories contain the trademarks that later would denote Mario Vargas Llosa's masterpieces and make him a pioneer of Latin American Literature; they are shocking and surprising, and contain his unmistakable style. Through the teenage protagon...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Racism
152 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789708120111
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Punto de Lectura
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These stories contain the trademarks that later would denote Mario Vargas Llosa's masterpieces and make him a pioneer of Latin American Literature; they are shocking and surprising, and contain his unmistakable style. Through the teenage protagon...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Racism