The Autumn of the Patriarch by Gabriel García Márquez

The Autumn of the Patriarch

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa

229 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism reflective slow-paced
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One of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's most intricate and ambitious works, The Autumn of the Patriarch is a brilliant tale of a Caribbean tyrant and the corruption of power.From charity to deceit, benevolence to violence, fear of God to extreme cruelty, ...

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Moods

challenging 70%
reflective 61%
dark 60%
sad 25%
mysterious 22%
funny 20%
emotional 19%
tense 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 20%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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