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Literary Fiction· Peru

The Feast of the Goat

by Mario Vargas Llosa
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2000506 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2000. Three narratives—the assassination of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo in 1961, the tyrant himself in his last days, and the return of a Trujillo victim's daughter forty years later—interweave in Vargas Llosa's finest novel. A masterpiece of political fiction. Themes of Trujillo, dictatorship, Dominican Republic run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2000.

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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200012
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Mario Vargas Llosa
Peru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Feast of the Goat about?

Three narratives—the assassination of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo in 1961, the tyrant himself in his last days, and the return of a Trujillo victim's daughter forty years later—interweave in Vargas Llosa's finest novel. A masterpiece of political fiction.

Who wrote The Feast of the Goat?

The Feast of the Goat was written by Mario Vargas Llosa, from Peru. First published in 2000.

What awards has The Feast of the Goat won?

The Feast of the Goat has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2000.

Is The Feast of the Goat worth reading?

The Feast of the Goat is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Trujillo, dictatorship, Dominican Republic.