Death in the Andes
by Mario Vargas Llosa
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Author: Mario Vargas LlosaTranslator: Edith Grossman
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-02-01
ISBN: 0140262156
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A bold description of human violence
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first book I have read by the author in particular, and of Peru in General. While the book is full of amazing insights into Peruvian culture, I could not help seeing that the almost unlimited potential for violence described here is universal, and applies where ever human beings are assembled.The peasants of the Andes are in constant fear for their lives, either by starvation, in the hands of the rebels, the government or the evil spirits.
Their ancient traditions, which kept their lives tolerable in past times, are disintigrated, leaving them drunk and desperate.
Just like peasants and poor people almost everywhere, they are helpless and have no control what so ever about their destiny. From this condition, emerges violence that is at first shocking, and then, as the book progresses, looses some of its initial horror and becomes almost acceptable.
This book is highly recommended, although it may be noted that people with weak stomachs may not be able to handle it.
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