The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa

The Discreet Hero

Mario Vargas Llosa with Edith Grossman

326 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa's newest novel, The Discreet Hero, follows two fascinating characters whose lives are destined to intersect: neat, endearing Felícito Yanaqué, a small businessman in Piura, Peru, who finds himself the victim of bl...

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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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