One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel García Márquez

448 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable men and women -- brimmin...

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Moods

reflective 65%
challenging 58%
mysterious 45%
emotional 39%
adventurous 37%
dark 26%
sad 24%
funny 21%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 24% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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