Innocent Erendira and Other Stories by Gabriel García Márquez

Innocent Erendira and Other Stories

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

"The stories are rich and startling in their matter and confident in their manner....They are--the word cannot be avoided--magical."--John Updike, The New YorkerThis collection of fiction, representing some of García Márquez's earlier work, includ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
emotional 42%
reflective 35%
funny 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 26%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.7

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