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Mario Vargas Llosa
ISBN 9780571148189
Rs. 1,758
Faber & Faber
Captain Pantoja and the Special Service
Who it's for: Readers of satirical fiction and fans of Vargas Llosa
Captain Pantoja and the Special Service is a satirical novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa. Set in the Amazon rainforest, the story follows Captain Pantaleón Pantoja, a highly disciplined Peruvian officer assigned a unique, secret mission: to establish a "Special Service" – a covert prostitution ring – to entertain soldiers stationed in remote outposts. The novel explores themes of military bureaucracy, moral compromise, and the absurdities inherent in power structures.Why You Should Read? Examines military bureaucracy and its inherent absurdities through sharp satire. Features a unique plot where a disciplined officer faces a morally challenging assignment. Showcases Vargas Llosa's multi-layered narrative style and engaging character development. Offers cultural insights into the Amazon region while critiquing societal norms.
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- Satirical look at military bureaucracy and absurd power structures
- Set in the Amazon rainforest, offering cultural insights
- Features a disciplined officer facing a morally challenging mission
- By Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa
- Multi-layered narrative style and engaging character development
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It's a satirical novel about Captain Pantaleón Pantoja, a Peruvian officer assigned to create a covert prostitution ring for soldiers in the Amazon.
Who is the author?
Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
What themes does it explore?
It explores military bureaucracy, moral compromise, and the absurdities of power structures.
Where is it set?
In the Amazon rainforest of Peru.
What is the narrative style?
It features a multi-layered narrative style and engaging character development.