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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?
Alex Let yourself get lost in Marquez's language. That was the main pleasure of the novel for me. His gift for prose made every sentence seem to almost vib…moreLet yourself get lost in Marquez's language. That was the main pleasure of the novel for me. His gift for prose made every sentence seem to almost vibrate, even in translation. Marvel at the words initially, and the century-long odyssey of the Buendias will grab ahold of you.(less)
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