The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
"The Time of the Hero" is a novel set in a military academy in Lima, Peru, where a group of cadets try to maintain their individuality and resist the dehumanizing military routine. The story revolves around a stolen exam paper, the ensuing investigation, and the brutal fallout. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for identity within a rigid and oppressive system, offering a critical look at the military institution and its effects on society.
The 1246th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Peruvian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)