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Harsh Times

Mario Vargas Llosa

Narrated by Ian Guerra

Released
November 23, 2021
Length
10 hrs 31 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
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In "Harsh Times," Mario Vargas Llosa masterfully narrates the true story of Guatemala's 1954 military coup, where Carlos Castillo Armas, with CIA support, overthrows Jacobo Árbenz amid Cold War tensions. The novel intertwines historical events with fictional elements, exploring themes of international conspiracy and manipulated narratives that shaped Latin America's political landscape. Through richly textured storytelling, Vargas Llosa captures the complexities of power, history, and identity, making it a compelling exploration of a pivotal moment that resonates to this day.
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