War of the End of the WorldLlosa Vargas, Mario Vargas Llosa
War of the End of the World
by Llosa Vargas, Mario Vargas Llosa · first published 2012
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…in that they both examine how humans behave in weird or unfamiliar settings. For example, Russia in Tolstoy's time feels more different to me than an awful lot of science fiction. Vargas Llosa's "The War of the End of the World" is set in the wilds of 19th century Brazil, and it's brilliant. It's one of my favourite novels. I found "The Time of the Hero" fascinating but I can't remember if I enjoyed it. It's about hazing rituals…
on “2010 Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Mario Vargas Llosa” ↗- The Gospel According to Jesus Christ (1991) - Jose Saramago - The War of the End of the World (1981) - Mario Vargas Llosa Favourites among the books I’ve read lately. Other than that, there are plenty to enjoy some serious fiction from authors such as: - Homer (watching Troy is way too far…
on “Ask HN: What is your favorite fiction book?” ↗- The Magic Mountain - Thomas Mann - The Man Without Qualities - Robert Musil - The Gospel According to Jesus Christ - Jose Saramago - Moby Dick - Herman Melville - The War of the End of the World - Mario Vargas Llosa - The War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy etc. I can't do "The" xD
on “Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read?” ↗The War of the End of the World, unfortunately the only book I read, but it left a lasting impression. Rest in peace.
on “Mario Vargas Llosa has died” ↗The War of The End of The World is one of the best books I’ve ever read: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_End_of_the_Wo...
on “Mario Vargas Llosa has died” ↗