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La Guerra Del Fin Del Mundo / the War of the End of the World

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Though I admit to being partial to Mario Vargas Llosa, this particular book stands out as one of the best contemporary novels. The story is compelling and extremely well told. The plot is complex and entraitaining. The narrative is rich and flows easily. You will not find much or the author's characteristic humor in this tragic story. The ironic cruel nature of human behaviour and human institutions is present in each page. I hate it when author's of the stature of Vargas Llosa are said to be mainly interesting because they describe cultures that are foreign to us (mainly their own). This is not a book about Peru nor critisism of South American dictatiorships. This is a book about God and religion, about love and betrayal and about intollerance and human stupidity. If anyone thinks that the events and characters portrayed in the novel are "foreign" to us, maybe he should think twice and remember Wacco or Ruby Ride. This monumental work is not for the faint of heart. It is brutal in its depiction of pain and misery. It is a tragedy, and a sad one at that! I highly recommend this book, it is one of my all time favorites.

I think I read this book some five years ago and I still keep on buying it for my friends. A truly masterpiece that will stay with the readers for the remaining of their lives.

I think I read this book some five years ago and I still keep on buying it for my friends. A truly masterpiece that will stay with the readers for the remaining of their lives.