Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez

Love in the Time of Cholera

Gabriel García Márquez with Edith Grossman (Translator)

348 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary magical realism romance emotional reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,787 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 65%
challenging 30%
sad 25%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 16%
dark 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 23%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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