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romeoblaze
15th September 2010, 11:25
Book a bit repetitive in places, but it is a delightful read. The two entire life spans. It takes place between the end of the 19th century and ends in the early 20th century. Like all Marquez novels, this one is well written and a pleasure to read.
Marquez's use of realism and fantasy mythical fun and some sad plot goes on. The main character stalks his lover in the park to play on a bench reading as she passes by. His love becomes an obsession.
Marquez shows that love and sorrow is not for youth alone can bring. The powerful hold that true love can have on a man celebrates his life. This is a book that a man as much as a woman would enjoy.

davidbrooke
16th September 2010, 13:52
Certainly one of my favourite novels I have ever read. The prose is most definitely delightful and the tragedy is paradoxically in the fact they begin their relationship at such an old age. Although the ending is sentimental and beautiful.

Pawn Power
18th September 2010, 17:05
Meh, it was okay. The last thing I read by Marquez was "Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor" which is quite good.