Cem Anos de Solidão

Cem Anos de Solidão

by Gabriel García Márquez , Margarida Santiago
5.0 (1 ratings)
Romance Science Fiction Action & Adventure +6 more
Format Paperback
Pages 378
Language Portuguese
Published Oct 1, 2005
Publisher Publicações Dom Quixote
ISBN-10 9722000314
ISBN-13 9789722000314
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Set in the mythical town of Macondo, a family saga unfolds through the lives of the Buendía family, led by the enigmatic José Arcadio Buendía and his wife Úrsula. As generations pass, they encounter love, war, and the inevitable pull of fate, while the line between reality and magical realism blurs. Every character is shaped by history and the cyclical nature of time, drawing readers deep into the heart of Latin American culture and identity.

A tapestry of interconnected lives emerges, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the Buendía lineage. The narrative beautifully weaves themes of solitude, power, and the search for meaning, all steeped in the rich, vibrant atmosphere of their surroundings. The characters’ tragic yet profound experiences resonate as they grapple with their desires and regrets, revealing the often-painful complexity of existence.

Ultimately, the novel reflects on the enduring impact of solitude and the inescapable fate that threads through every human experience. With lush prose and intricate storytelling, it invites readers into a world where the extraordinary and the ordinary intersect, creating a lasting impression that lingers long after the final page is turned.

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1.0
Emotional Palette: intriguing

With all due respect to the author, Gabriel García Márquez, who tells this profoundly complex story, I must admit that I did not like One Hundred Years of Solitude. The sheer length and repetition of the underlying theme did not appeal to me.

It is a dull book. While I won't disparage it entirely, I feel it does not deserve to be reread. The written version struck me as quite difficult to follow: it is filled with passages, and a prose that interweaves within other connections, which collectively form the fabric of the story.

If you don't read the entire book, the main protagonist's story cannot be fully understood. And within its own context, the story often seems to lack a clear purpose.

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