Books like El héroe discreto by Mario Vargas Llosa
El héroe discreto follows two intertwined stories: Felicito Yanaque, a modest entrepreneur from Piura who falls victim to extortion, and Ismael Carrera, a powerful insurance magnate in Lima who plots a shocking revenge against his indolent children. Their fates collide in a contemporary Peru where the cityscapes of Piura and Lima are more like imagined realms populated by characters from Vargas Llosa’s vivid narratives. Alongside familiar figures such as Sergeant Lituma and Don Rigoberto, the novel explores themes of business deception, unexpected rebellion, and the stubborn pursuit of personal ideals amid societal injustices. Set against the vibrant backdrop of today's Peru, the book blends humor with melodrama to challenge conventional class boundaries and expose the moral complexities of its protagonists.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mario Vargas Llosa
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