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Why do struggle to finish this novel? This is the third time I have stalled out more than half way through. I just can't seem to care about this family...tell me: should I tough it out?
Christina I can see where Marquez's writing style, this idea of cyclical time, and of hopping in and out of different (similarly named) character's lives could …moreI can see where Marquez's writing style, this idea of cyclical time, and of hopping in and out of different (similarly named) character's lives could be a hurdle for some readers. I found it was best to just go along with the flow of the piece, to babble along like a little brook, stumbling at times, really connecting with the words at other times, and just see what I was left with. I think multiple readings will eventually help with the nuances of this novel - the political ramifications, etc. However, I found it was best to trust the direction the author had in mind and not to try to hold on too tightly to specific details at first.(less)
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel García Márquez
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