Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez

Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

120 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A man returns to the town where a baffling murder took place 27 years earlier, determined to get to the bottom of the story. Just hours after marrying the beautiful Angela Vicario, everyone agrees, Bayardo San Roman returned his bride in disgrace ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,585 reviews

Moods

mysterious 59%
dark 52%
reflective 44%
tense 42%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
funny 11%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 39%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 32% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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