In Evil Hour by Gabriel García Márquez

In Evil Hour

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

4 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Written just before One Hundred Years of Solitude, this fascinating novel of a Colombian river town possessed by evil points to the author's later flowering and greatness. Translated by Gregory Rabassa."More than a prelude...the dazzling sense of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 510 reviews

Moods

dark 61%
tense 57%
mysterious 53%
reflective 42%
challenging 34%
funny 23%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.35

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