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Captain Pantoja and the Special Service
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3.5
“The kaleidoscopic nature of the first chapter is a challenge to read; sudden shifts in character/location/storyline are almost dizzying. I think I might hate this novel. Chapter 2 consists of two formal military dispatch reports written by the main character. Chapter 3 contains a long letter written by the main character’s wife followed by what seems to me to be a surreal dream sequence about a hemorrhoidectomy. And by the end of the 3rd chapter I am completely captivated by this satirical farce set in Iquitos, Peru in the 1950’s. I’m glad I persevered. I would like to visit Peru, although not necessarily Iquitos.”
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