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424 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 01 October 2007
Description
Florentino Ariza has never forgotten his first love. He has waited nearly a lifetime in silence since his beloved Fermina married another man. No woman can replace her in his heart. But now her husband is dead. Finally - after fifty-one years, nin...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,603 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 29%
sad 28%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide424 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 01 October 2007
Description
Florentino Ariza has never forgotten his first love. He has waited nearly a lifetime in silence since his beloved Fermina married another man. No woman can replace her in his heart. But now her husband is dead. Finally - after fifty-one years, nin...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,603 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 29%
sad 28%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide