A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez

A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

26 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
mysterious 50%
dark 40%
sad 31%
emotional 22%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 18%
tense 18%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 28%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 27% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.73

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