The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Peru • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Storyteller by Mario Vargas Llosa explores the life of a Peruvian anthropologist who becomes immersed in the indigenous culture of the Machiguenga people. The narrative weaves between the anthropologist's experiences and the stories shared by a native storyteller, highlighting themes of cultural identity, preservation, and storytelling's power.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Informative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Storyteller by Mario Vargas Llosa receives praise for its exploration of cultural identity and storytelling's power. Critics commend its rich narrative and complex themes. However, some find its structure challenging and pacing uneven. Despite this, it is celebrated for its profound insights into the preservation of tradition.
Who Should Read The Storyteller?
A reader who enjoys The Storyteller by Mario Vargas Llosa would likely appreciate narratives exploring cultural identity, storytelling, and indigenous themes. Fans of novels like One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez or Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, which delve into the complexities of culture and tradition, might find this book compelling.
5,151 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Peru • 1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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