The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez

The General in His Labyrinth

Gabriel García Márquez with Edith Grossman

285 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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 General Simon Bolivar, “the Liberator” of five South American countries, takes a last melancholy journey down the Magdalena River, revisiting cities along its shores, and reliving the triumphs, passions, and betrayals of his life. Infinitely char...

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Moods

reflective 75%
informative 44%
challenging 42%
sad 38%
emotional 29%
dark 24%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 7%
funny 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

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3.5

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