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Cem Anos de Solidão by Gabriel García Márquez

126 reviews

qqjj's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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mariavdl's review against another edition

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dark
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

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ragna_'s review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a surprisingly smooth and quick read. The elements of magical realism together with the jungle town and expansive and looping family history really effectively create a dreamlike and colourful atmosphere that was a joy to come back to every evening. You do have to accept that aspects of the book are rather repetitive and the recurring names for different family members are confusing, but this is by design. I found that as soon as you allowed the family's circular motion to simply turn, it was very freeing, but I can understand other reviewers who were turned off by it.
I also wish Márquez had found different metaphors at times than incest ×5 or so
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sonnyygrayy's review against another edition

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I had to read this for a class and I just hated it. The way he describes women is disgusting. The amount of incest and pedophilia made me want to throw up. it’s awful. 
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okapipo's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Fucking fever dream that I'd have a hard time recommending to anyone rn.

Still a good read tho, just not a pleasant one.
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widald's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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solusipse's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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mayg's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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yetimantra's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.0

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kj_1429's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced

2.0

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