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Jeannine asked this question about One Hundred Years of Solitude:
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?
J Smith This is easily one of the best books I had ever read.

I then immediately had a go at another of Marquez's books (The General and his Labyrinth) and was…moreThis is easily one of the best books I had ever read.

I then immediately had a go at another of Marquez's books (The General and his Labyrinth) and was unfortunately a bit disappointed after reading his other masterpiece.

But "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is truly exceptional. Loved the use of language and style even in translation. Loved the characters, the culture and the light humor even when it touched on very serious topics such as human stupidity and brutality and death.(less)
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
by Gabriel García Márquez
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