Bodies of Violence. Literature and Politics in Alonso Cueto
From the clashes between Sendero Luminoso and the Peruvian government emerge the facts upon which Peruvian author Alonso Cueto builds two novels of differing registers. Bordering on investigative narrative, he seeks to delve into the political processes that perpetuate violence in the region. While La hora azul recounts a family story from the secret voice of the protagonist, in the manner of a private diary, Grandes Miradas features scenes captured by a camera, linked to government figures, revealing the ubiquity of the observer.