The Green House

About “The Green House”

The Green House is the second novel by the Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, published in 1966. The story spans forty years and takes place in two regions of Peru: Piura, a dry town near the coast in the north, and the Peruvian Amazon, specifically the jungle near the Marañón River. The novel explores the lives of characters in these contrasting settings, reflecting the cultural and geographical diversity of Peru. Vargas Llosa's work is known for its complex narrative and deep engagement with Peruvian society. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)