160 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312421304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 01 November 2002
Description
With meticulous observation and the seductive skill of a great storyteller, Vargas Llosa lures the reader into the shadow of perversion that, little by little, darkens the extraordinary happiness and harmony of his characters. The mysterious natur...
Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews
Moods
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual content
160 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312421304
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 01 November 2002
Description
With meticulous observation and the seductive skill of a great storyteller, Vargas Llosa lures the reader into the shadow of perversion that, little by little, darkens the extraordinary happiness and harmony of his characters. The mysterious natur...
Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews
Moods
emotional 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 25%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual content