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I finished the book, but I didn't like it much. I think I see what the author tried to do: denounce corruption, esp. the collusion between rich/business people, politicians, police & gutter press by writing a novel that uses some of the same tricks that the gutter press uses, but it was very “blokey“ IYYWIM & I didn't enjoy the dated, male-gazey aspect of it, nor the undeveloped characters.
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Tagged book mentions Peruvian singer-songwriter Felipe Pinglo Alva so I had to look him up and now I'm on Deezer, listening to a scratchy 78 rpm disc recording 😂 instead of reading the book (probably because I am finding it underwhelming so far).
ETA: the translators translated real song titles! Who does that? It takes some retroengineering and knowledge of Spanish to find them online.

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Peruvian novel about wealth and power. Multiple perspectives merge into one story.

I live in an apartment but this is the view from the front window. Last week- it poured for about 17 mins. #litsyneighborhood
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This is a bail. It‘s boring and the translation is probably making it worse. Lots of repetitive language.

Hilarious, boundary-pushing, like always. Peruvian businessman blackmailed over photos of his orgy; meanwhile his wife is having an affair with her best friend.

My prize from FSG just arrived! That was quick. Now to read these...

Day 20: I have a few #smallbooks but this was the first one I found...

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#HeyJune Day 21: This has a very strong #ISawHerStandingThere vibe with the girl next door feel of the prompt. Llosa captured my heart in Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter (which I reviewed here: https://gatheringbooks.org/2016/10/08/saturday-reads-16/ ) - making this title here one of my most anticipated reads this year. So happy to score a review copy from my fave book distributor - and hardcover too!

Best thing about being a book blogger? Getting free books in the mail. Look at all these lovelies: Julian Barnes, Mario Vargas Llosa, Jane Harper, Ian Rankin, the new Bill Clinton/James Patterson novel. And it came with a thoughtful umbrella too, because you know, 🌧. Love my favourite distributor here in Singapore. #BookHaul #BookMail - Free books are the absolute best!

#ReadingResolutions Day 16: While most of these titles are already out in some countries, these are #ToBeReleased here in Singapore - a few are out, a few are upcoming. I posted my most anticipated reads in 2018 here: https://gatheringbooks.org/2018/02/10/saturday-reads-35/