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

challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Equal parts shocking and revolting, I found this novels themes to be the main barrier to engrossing myself in the novel. Nonetheless, Garcia Marquez’s uniquely flowing prose is entraps you in this multi-generational saga of desire, incest, and magical realism. 
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