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candemoon28's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lucasangonesi_epub's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
eloisalou's review against another edition
5.0
Como é que uma história da qual já conhecemos o final pode ser tão boa? Pois pode porque ficamos à espera que tudo mude e que acabe por não acontecer o que já sabemos que acontece. Mas por maior que seja a esperança, o final anunciado acontece mesmo.
A crónica acaba por ser uma história desconstruída em que partimos do final para o princípio, mas está de tal forma bem descrita que nos agarra, apesar de sabermos à partida o que se vai passar.
É excelente, e cada vez me apaixono mais pelos escritores sul-americanos.
A crónica acaba por ser uma história desconstruída em que partimos do final para o princípio, mas está de tal forma bem descrita que nos agarra, apesar de sabermos à partida o que se vai passar.
É excelente, e cada vez me apaixono mais pelos escritores sul-americanos.
malu's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
eduardtatomir's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it was good but not great. Probably wouldn’t read it again as the writing style made it hard to keep track of who was who and what was happening sometimes.
neartaking's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
sapphicbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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.