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Title: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez ISBN: 0-06-092979-0 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 November, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.54 (401 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Written with the intent to CAPTIVATE !!
Comment: One of the few books of AP English that I actually finished, this book held me spellbound. It created that thirst that took over 400 pages to satisfy.desc I've read the reviews of others on this site, and most either loved it or hated it. (Which is the usual responce when a book this amazing is written.) The slow, destined, circular descent of the Buendia family promoted the view that time does not travel in a straight line, but twists and turns and repeats itself. The family represents mankind (i think), and many of the occurences and metaphors of the story remind the reader of historical and psychological truths. And the little tidbits of "whaat!" kept the book light-hearted and fun to read, as all 400 page books should be. Those who didnt like it probably mis-directed their attention, avoided the depth but critiqued the purposely shallow ends of the book. In conclusion, a beautiful read, definitly should be required reading for all of humanity!
Rating: 4
Summary: Great story, a "fun" family. . .
Comment: Once you get past the expenses, there are true advantages to having children in college. You have these "agents" loose in literature classes, scouting out books you may have never thought you'd like or may never have read otherwise. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" was one of those books. Several months ago, my son David urged me to read Salman Rushdie's "Midnight's Children". I did, and I loved it. So, for Christmas, he gave me "One Hundred years of Solitude", with the recommendation that it was very much like "Midnight's Children".
Once again, the kid was right. Like Rushdie, I just assumed that Gabriel Garcia Marquez was too "literary" for a fantasy and SF reader like myself, who reads for enjoyment, not to (Heaven forbid!) learn anything. Once again, I was pleasantly surprised. Like Rushdie, Garcia Marquez is far more accessible, far funnier, and far more entertaining than I expected. Even though I know nothing about the history of Colombia, I was still able to enjoy this book immensely, just on the surface level of a history of Macondo and the Bueneida family. And what a family it is!! I'm almost ashamed to admit that I say way too many members of my own family in there. . .
I will admit, that like other readers, the constant reuse of names periodically confused me and I was most grateful for the family tree printed in front of the book. But, this reuse was somewhat central to the story, the "the more things change, the more they stay the same" syndrome. As a fan of fantasy, I was able to take the "magic realism" in stride and enjoy it. All in all, this was a great read and a great book.
Once again I thank my son David and look forward to reading more Garcia Marquez as well as more Rushdie. I'm glad to know his education dollars are being well spent.
Rating: 5
Summary: The book to compare all other books to
Comment: By far, out of every great novel and bestseller and "epic" I have ever read (granted I am only 20) this is the book I compare all others to. The only other book to come close is Bellefleur, all other books wither and die and blow away compared to this one. Beware - after reading this you will be continuously disappointed with all other books you read. This book deserves a platinum, diamond encrusted shelf of it's own.
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Title: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez ISBN: 0140119906 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: November, 1994 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Living to Tell the Tale by GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ, EDITH GROSSMAN ISBN: 1400041341 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 04 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: One Hundred Years of Solitude [Cliffs Notes Study] ISBN: 0822009641 Publisher: Cliffs Notes Pub. Date: 01 February, 1984 List Price(USD): $3.50 |
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Title: Collected Stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez ISBN: 0060932686 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.50 |
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Title: The Unbearable Lightness of Being : A Novel by Milan Kundera ISBN: 0060932139 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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