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A review by rolandwolfheart
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I barely understood what was going on or why this book is considered so iconic.
Edit: after reading some analysis on the book afterwards, I understand a bit of the intrigue about the book, its unusual narrative and the "magical realism" theme. I realized at one point, i should focus on getting through the book rather than understanding it and trying to remember everyone's place in the timeline. It's a book to simply read and then be mystified by.
Edit: after reading some analysis on the book afterwards, I understand a bit of the intrigue about the book, its unusual narrative and the "magical realism" theme. I realized at one point, i should focus on getting through the book rather than understanding it and trying to remember everyone's place in the timeline. It's a book to simply read and then be mystified by.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Death, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Abandonment, Colonisation