The War of the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa

The War of the End of the World

Mario Vargas Llosa with Helen Lane (Translator)

768 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

The War of the End of the World is one of the great modern historical novels. Inspired by a real episode in Brazilian history, Mario Vargas Llosa tells the story of an apocalyptic movement, led by a mysterious prophet, in which prostitutes, beggar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

challenging 76%
dark 70%
reflective 52%
sad 47%
adventurous 29%
emotional 29%
informative 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.13

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