One of the best awakenings for me in college was being introduced to Latin fiction. Ever since, I just read it over and over.Today, I still discover writers that I had no real idea existed like Mario Vargas Llosa. This dude was awesome. And he was partying with the likes of Juan Carlos Onetti and by Gabriel García Márquez. Must have been off the chain.
I just love the way the guy takes a distinct snapshot of Peruvian culture -- the deserts, mountains, countryside, cities and neighborhoods. These characters that don't matter in the least in the big picture, but take on monumental roles in Llosa's story.
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