VOICED : Vargas Llosa regresa a la historia latinoamericana con Tiempos recios

Mario Vargas Llosa's new novel, 'Tiempos Recios', is introduced in Madrid. The novel delves into the 1950s Guatemalan coup, blending historical facts with fiction. It portrays a Latin America marked by dictators and political violence, a past that is gradually fading. Similar to 'La fiesta del Chivo', the novel uses imagination to fill historical gaps. 'Tiempos Recios' is available in Latin America, Spain, and the USA.

What historical event does Mario Vargas Llosa's new novel focus on?

• The coup in Guatemala in the 1950s

• The Mexican Revolution

• The Cuban Revolution

• The Chilean coup of 1973

How is Latin America portrayed in the novel according to the presentation?

• As a place marked by dictators and political violence

• As a technological hub

• As a land of peace and harmony

• As a region of economic prosperity

What technique does the author use to fill gaps in historical events in the novel?

• He avoids discussing controversial events

• He uses only documented facts

• He relies on interviews with historians

• He uses fantasy and imagination

Which of the following is true about the characters in the novel?

• All characters are based on real historical figures

• The novel includes both historical and imaginary characters

• The characters are entirely fictional

• The novel avoids using any real names

Where is the novel 'Tiempos Recios' available for purchase?

• Exclusively in Europe

• Only in digital format

• Only in Peru

• In Latin America, Spain, and the United States