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sheilareads_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm kicking off 2024 with Marquez's Chronicle of a Death Foretold, a novella that unravels the final hours of Santiago's life until his inevitable death. The story is narrated through interviews, memories, and court documents, not as a whodunnit, but rather a how.
Marquez skillfully explores various themes, with my fascination centering on the bystander effect within the community. The surreal awareness of Santiago's tragedy raises poignant questions about complicity in the face of impending disaster. Likewise, it's a compelling delve into societal and cultural absurdities. Note: Check trigger/content warnings before picking up the book. This marks my initial dive into Marquez's works, and I'm eager to explore more of his writings throughout the year.
Marquez skillfully explores various themes, with my fascination centering on the bystander effect within the community. The surreal awareness of Santiago's tragedy raises poignant questions about complicity in the face of impending disaster. Likewise, it's a compelling delve into societal and cultural absurdities. Note: Check trigger/content warnings before picking up the book. This marks my initial dive into Marquez's works, and I'm eager to explore more of his writings throughout the year.
anyajulchen's review against another edition
4.0
Debo decir que, de las novelas leídas del autor, esta es mi favorita.
A ver, tampoco es que sus novelas me matan, pero es la única en la que siento una verdadera simpatía por todos los protagonistas y la sucesión de los conflictos.
A ver, tampoco es que sus novelas me matan, pero es la única en la que siento una verdadera simpatía por todos los protagonistas y la sucesión de los conflictos.
micagalvn's review against another edition
4.0
Sinceramente ha pasado bastante desde que leí el libro, por lo cual no puedo hacer una reseña detallada pero sí recuerdo que fue un libro que amé... si bien fue una lectura obligatoria para la escuela, resultó siendo de las historias interesantes.
La forma en la que empieza y el título, ayudan a crear la intriga en el lector, lo cual logra atraparte desde el minuto cero.
Definitivamente lo volvería a leer para poder hacer una reseña más adecuada.
La forma en la que empieza y el título, ayudan a crear la intriga en el lector, lo cual logra atraparte desde el minuto cero.
Definitivamente lo volvería a leer para poder hacer una reseña más adecuada.
bsolarz's review against another edition
4.0
This book was difficult to get through the first time around because I had to read it for school and had to annotate. After I had read it the second time, however, I found it was a really good story. Although most crime books actually have something to solve, this story was just recounting a story of a man's murder from several different points of view.
delaguila19's review against another edition
4.0
Me gusta la forma de crónica para contar la historia, tiene muchos personajes secundarios para una novela tan corta pero todos cuentan partes del desarrollo de la trama. Muy muy buena.
elisabettamzz's review against another edition
3.0
Book 8/80 of 2023
A classic I had never read before. What happens in the book is already pretty much summed up in the plot, but the narration and the reflections brought by this are the best part.
I liked this more than "Memorias de mis putas triste" and I look forward to reading more from G.G.M.
Listened to as an audiobook.
A classic I had never read before. What happens in the book is already pretty much summed up in the plot, but the narration and the reflections brought by this are the best part.
I liked this more than "Memorias de mis putas triste" and I look forward to reading more from G.G.M.
Listened to as an audiobook.
beebonet's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
A great introduction to Marquez. A meditation on the nature of morality, left me questioning the place 'honor' has in societies, although the story takes place in 1950's Colombia, the overarching theme can be applied to many social groups.
nuricornbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Una historia bastante única y peculiar. Bien entretenida, lo que la hace una lectura rápida.