Harsh Times
Narrated by Ian Guerra
- Released
- November 23, 2021
- Length
- 10 hrs 31 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Macmillan Audio
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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