71 pages • 2 hours read
Mario Vargas LlosaThe Feast of the Goat
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa is lauded for its riveting portrayal of Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Critics praise Vargas Llosa's intricate narrative and historical depth. However, some find the graphic depictions of violence unsettling. Overall, it's a compelling exploration of power and corruption under a brutal regime.
Who Should Read The Feast of the Goat?
Readers who enjoy historical political dramas with complex characters and intense narratives will find The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa captivating. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's The Autumn of the Patriarch or Isabel Allende's In the Midst of Winter will appreciate its rich storytelling and exploration of power and corruption.
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