183 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060751586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
This collection of fiction, representing some of García Márquez's earlier work, includes eleven short stories and a novella, Innocent Er ndira, in which a young girl who dreams of freedom cannot escape the reach of her vicious and avaricious grand...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 35%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual violenceMinor
Death
183 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060751586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
This collection of fiction, representing some of García Márquez's earlier work, includes eleven short stories and a novella, Innocent Er ndira, in which a young girl who dreams of freedom cannot escape the reach of her vicious and avaricious grand...
Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 35%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual violenceMinor
Death