348 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140119909
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is heartbroken, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career he whiles away t...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,090 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 30%
sad 28%
adventurous 17%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Death, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide348 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140119909
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is heartbroken, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career he whiles away t...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,090 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
challenging 30%
sad 28%
adventurous 17%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 24%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, RapeModerate
Racism, Death, Sexual assaultMinor
Suicide