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A review by karla_grullart
El Amor En Los Tiempos Del Colera by Gabriel García Márquez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 39%.
I tried, I really did, but between the never ending love letters and the vibe of waiting forever, I couldn’t finish it. Like, Florentino had time to built a personality while waiting for love, and I don’t even have time to wait for a text back. It’s giving slow-burn, but way too slow.
Also, the whole ‘I’ll wait for you forever’ thing kinda hit different in a bad way— it’s romantic for like two minutes, then it feels like he’s emotionally spiraling. And Fermina? Sis had her own life, got married, moved on, and Florentino just stayed in his feelings the entire time. I need a plot with more going on, not just endless longing and questionable life choices. It’s giving major emotional drama, but not in the fun way.
Look, I know it’s a classic, and I can appreciate that it’s beautifully written. The prose is amazing, and I totally get why it’s beloved by so many. But sometimes, a book just isn’t for you—and this one wasn’t for me.
Also, the whole ‘I’ll wait for you forever’ thing kinda hit different in a bad way— it’s romantic for like two minutes, then it feels like he’s emotionally spiraling. And Fermina? Sis had her own life, got married, moved on, and Florentino just stayed in his feelings the entire time. I need a plot with more going on, not just endless longing and questionable life choices. It’s giving major emotional drama, but not in the fun way.
Look, I know it’s a classic, and I can appreciate that it’s beautifully written. The prose is amazing, and I totally get why it’s beloved by so many. But sometimes, a book just isn’t for you—and this one wasn’t for me.