A review by eindranotkendra
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

the writing/translation of this book is so dreamy and gorgeous, and at its core it really is a thought-provoking meditation on predetermination that left me feeling gut-punched by the end. i just had no clue this story would revolve around inc*st when i started reading it so i did almost dnf it, but ultimately i kept reading both for the writing and for my own curiosity of where this could possibly go and i think i'm glad i did
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