FICTION
June 2015
Mario Vargas Llosa's latest novel is an entertaining tale of blackmail and family warfare — but is not up to the standard of his best
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May 2015
A compelling novel which echoes Madame Bovary in its depiction of unsatisfying marriage
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April 2015
A stark warning about cultural relativism
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April 2015
A lovingly written portrait of life in 21st century Britain
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