The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez

The General in His Labyrinth

Gabriel García Márquez with Edith Grossman (Translator)

248 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction classics historical magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Gabriel Garc a M rquez's most political novel is the tragic story of General Sim n Bol var, the man who tried to unite a continent. Bol var, known in six Latin American countries as the Liberator, is one of the most revered heroes of the western h...

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Moods

reflective 74%
challenging 45%
informative 39%
sad 33%
dark 27%
adventurous 19%
emotional 19%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 34% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

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3.5

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