Captain Pantoja and the Special Service
Book • 1973
The novel follows Captain Pantaleón Pantoja, a dedicated and principled military officer, as he is assigned the bizarre mission of establishing a discreet prostitution service for soldiers stationed in the Peruvian Amazon.
Despite his initial reluctance, Pantoja becomes deeply involved in the project, which leads to a series of absurd and chaotic events.
The story explores themes of duty, morality, and personal sacrifice, critiquing military bureaucracy and the blind obedience often found within it.
The narrative is marked by humor, poignant introspection, and a nuanced commentary on military ethics and the complexities of human nature.
Despite his initial reluctance, Pantoja becomes deeply involved in the project, which leads to a series of absurd and chaotic events.
The story explores themes of duty, morality, and personal sacrifice, critiquing military bureaucracy and the blind obedience often found within it.
The narrative is marked by humor, poignant introspection, and a nuanced commentary on military ethics and the complexities of human nature.
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Henning Speck
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