Plot summary, “The Time of the Hero” by Mario Vargas Llosa in 5 Minutes - Book Review
“The Time of the Hero“ is a novel by Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, first published in 1963. The novel is set in a military school in Lima, Peru, and follows a group of cadets as they navigate the brutal and hierarchical social system of the school.
The novel explores themes of power, violence, masculinity, and identity, as the cadets struggle to assert themselves and establish their place in the school’s pecking order. The central plot revolves around a stolen exam, which leads to a violent and tragic chain of events that ultimately exposes the corruption and hypocrisy at the heart of the school and its administration.
Vargas Llosa’s novel is known for its complex narrative structure, which shifts perspectives and timelines to create a kaleidoscopic portrait of the school and its inhabitants. The novel also incorporates elements of magical realism and social critique, drawing on Vargas Llosa’s experiences growing up in Peru under a military dictatorship.
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