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Love in the Time of Cholera

Gabriel García Márquez

Start date: May 1, 2019

Finish date: May 30, 2019

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Why we're reading this: May is Ageism. Our book is Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
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May 16, 2008 Meg - A Bookish Affair rated it it was amazing

This is a fantastic love story and you just don't come across storytellers like G.G.M too often. I am slowly working through the rest of his books but this is a fantastic one to start out with. ...more

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Dec 02, 2016 Lynn L rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: 1001-challenge, audio-book

Maybe at another time I will give this a try. So many books too little time.

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Oct 15, 2007 Melissa Rochelle marked it as to-read

Shelves: abandoned

I've only made it into the second chapter (pg 76 to be exact)...but I just can't read anymore! It's S O S L O W. I read one paragraph and it puts me to sleep. I'm going to have to re-read 100 Years of Solitude to remind me that Garcia Marquez really is a wonderful author. ...more

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Jan 19, 2009 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: own

I think I enjoyed this more than One Hundred Years of Solitude. Though that is partly due to the fact that the themes were not as difficult and the cast of characters was smaller and less confusing. Though I think after reading this I have a better feel for Marquez's style and should perhaps reread One Hundred Years of Solitude. ...more

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Sep 26, 2007 Jenaro rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favoritebooks, 08-09-books

I read this 10 years ago and I loved it. I recently heard from a friend that they didn't like it and that I should read it again. I'm hesitant since I really liked it the first time.

Go Oprah for inviting the rest of the country on this beautiful journey. Marquez will not disappoint. ...more

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