A review by beingagnes
Száz év magány by Gabriel García Márquez

challenging funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 90% of the time I was so annoyed by this book. I was prepared for the illogical absurdities of mystical realism, but the writing (and Hungarian translation) takes the reader and rushes through without giving us time to actually understand what’s happening – and of course the repetition of the names doesn’t help either. I consider myself lucky with the family tree included in the back of my edition. 

I know it’s all kind of on purpose though and still, I’m glad I didn’t DNF the book because the last part made up for the whole mayhem going on. 

I’d say it’s one of those stories where rather than the reading experience, just thinking back at it now that it’s finished will be much more enjoyable.