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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Until August is an emotional and joyously sensual, yet truthful story about a matured married woman named Ana Magdalena Bach and the fear hidden in her heart.
The narrative begins with her visiting her mother’s grave on an island, where she encounters the love of her life. However, each August, she meets a different lover during her visits.
Ironically, she has been happily married for the past 27 years. With each encounter, she reflects on her inner feelings, her marriage, and the internal conflict regarding the love she seeks. The story concludes with a thought-provoking quote, leaving the interpretation open to readers, as only Gabriel seems to have the answer.
Those familiar with Gabriel García Márquez may recognise that this is his only book centered on a female protagonist.
The original manuscript, complete with notes that are printed as endpapers in this publication, is a delightful addition. The notes show the edited version, with “OK, final” noted by his personal secretary.
Another treat for me is that this is his last book, published posthumously this year. It took a considerable effort for his sons to decide to publish this manuscript, which was originally released in 1999 as a short story.
The narrative begins with her visiting her mother’s grave on an island, where she encounters the love of her life. However, each August, she meets a different lover during her visits.
Ironically, she has been happily married for the past 27 years. With each encounter, she reflects on her inner feelings, her marriage, and the internal conflict regarding the love she seeks. The story concludes with a thought-provoking quote, leaving the interpretation open to readers, as only Gabriel seems to have the answer.
Those familiar with Gabriel García Márquez may recognise that this is his only book centered on a female protagonist.
The original manuscript, complete with notes that are printed as endpapers in this publication, is a delightful addition. The notes show the edited version, with “OK, final” noted by his personal secretary.
Another treat for me is that this is his last book, published posthumously this year. It took a considerable effort for his sons to decide to publish this manuscript, which was originally released in 1999 as a short story.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated