The Feast of the Goat

Three narratives—the assassination of Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo in 1961, the tyrant himself in his last days, and the return of a Trujillo victim's daughter forty years later—interweave in Vargas Llosa's finest novel. A masterpiece of political fiction.

The Feast of the Goat was written by Mario Vargas Llosa, from Peru. First published in 2000.

The Feast of the Goat has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2000.

The Feast of the Goat is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Trujillo, dictatorship, Dominican Republic.

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The Feast of the Goat is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Feast of the Goat originates from Peru's literary tradition. Explore more books from Peru on our country page.