I started this book because I spent a few days in what would like to become in the future a machiguenga community or, at least, a community following its culture. I was recommended the book by someone there and, I have to say, it was a great recommendation. Having been in the area and met people there, I was really captivated by the tale and its characters. I wanted to know more and more.
The only issue I had was with following the hablador in the first part of the book. His way of narrating is, most likely by choice of the author, not easy to follow (but probably my imperfect Spanish didn’t help in the task).
The discussion about whatever we should try to influence native communities or not is well transmitted, always inserted in the plot and treated with the deserved respect. No answer is given, even though at the end you understand the author’s inclination.