The President
The President
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Guatemala • 20th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The President by Miguel Ángel Asturias delves into the life of a tyrannical leader and the oppressive regime surrounding him. Through intricate character portrayals, the novel explores themes of power, corruption, and social injustice, highlighting the impact of a dictator's rule on individuals and society. The narrative vividly illustrates the struggles faced by person-afflicted citizens under authoritarian rule.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The President by Miguel Ángel Asturias is lauded for its masterful use of surrealism and its incisive critique of dictatorship. The narrative is dense and stylistically complex, which some readers find challenging but ultimately rewarding. However, its intense themes might not appeal to all audiences. The novel remains an influential and enduring piece of political literature.
Who Should Read The President?
A reader who appreciates The President by Miguel Ángel Asturias likely enjoys political allegory and magical realism, akin to Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and George Orwell's 1984. This audience values intricate narratives exploring dictatorial regimes and social injustice with a poetic and surreal style.
6,180 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Guatemala • 20th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
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