The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman

The Discreet Hero

Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman

fiction literary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

337 pages | first published 2013

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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 get...
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Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.62

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