The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa
The novel follows the life of Ricardo Somocurcio, a man from Lima, Peru, who becomes infatuated with a mysterious girl he meets in his youth. This girl, who constantly reinvents her identity, reappears throughout his life in various guises and names, leading him on a tumultuous and passionate journey that spans continents and decades. As Ricardo pursues a career as a translator and moves through different countries, he encounters the enigmatic woman in various circumstances, each time falling under her spell despite the pain and complexity she brings into his life. The story is a reflection on love, obsession, and the transformative power of relationships over time.
The 8059th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Peruvian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- 331st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)