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ati78 's review for:
Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel García Márquez
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I despised Florentino Ariza for his promiscuous, irresponsible life and the way he manipulated the emotions of countless women just to numb the pain of losing Fermina Daza. My hatred deepened when he pulled América Vicuña, that innocent, fragile young girl, into the shallow waters of his selfish lust — ultimately sending her down a path of ruin and death.
In contrast, I adored Fermina Daza and Dr. Juvenal Urbino. Their elegance, intellect, and refinement made them feel dignified, cultured, and truly human. They embodied maturity and depth in a world where so many chase shadows of love.
But what shook me the most — what still lingers like a whisper in my bones — was the fear of aging this book stirred in me. That even a woman like Fermina, so full of grace and quiet power, would one day face betrayal in old age... It terrified me. It made growing old feel like a cruel trick, a stage where dignity can still be shattered.
In contrast, I adored Fermina Daza and Dr. Juvenal Urbino. Their elegance, intellect, and refinement made them feel dignified, cultured, and truly human. They embodied maturity and depth in a world where so many chase shadows of love.
But what shook me the most — what still lingers like a whisper in my bones — was the fear of aging this book stirred in me. That even a woman like Fermina, so full of grace and quiet power, would one day face betrayal in old age... It terrified me. It made growing old feel like a cruel trick, a stage where dignity can still be shattered.