A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Gabriel García Márquez

26 pages first pub 1968 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism short stories reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
mysterious 56%
dark 40%
sad 36%
emotional 28%
tense 24%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
funny 4%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | Character: 23% | A mix: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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