Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel García Márquez

Memories of My Melancholy Whores

Gabriel García Márquez with Edith Grossman (Translator)

3 hours, 18 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, a bachelor decides to give himself a wild night of love with a virgin. As is his habit-he has purchased hundreds of women-he asks a madam for her assistance. The fourteen-year-old girl who is procured for him ...

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Moods

reflective 65%
dark 44%
emotional 41%
sad 30%
challenging 17%
tense 12%
funny 10%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 42%
medium 29%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.39

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