A review by liathibault
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez

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

2.5

A terribly enthralling book of illicit affairs in the name of love. The themes of life and death, love and hatred, sickness and health perfectly encapsulate the struggles of a life of love. Gorgeous imagery provided a surreal feeling to the text while still remaining firmly planted in reality. A very enjoyable read, but take with a grain of salt. Riddled with machismo, obsession, and lust towards those who do not warden it. TWs for descriptions of r*pe, statutory r*pe, death, and suicide. 
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