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192 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
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Language: English
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"The stories are rich and startling in their matter and confident in their manner....They are--the word cannot be avoided--magical."--John Updike, The New YorkerThis collection of fiction, representing some of García Márquez's earlier work, includ...
Community Reviews Summary of 853 reviews
Moods
reflective 43%
sad 43%
mysterious 37%
emotional 35%
adventurous 29%
funny 18%
tense 18%
challenging 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual violenceMinor
Death192 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The stories are rich and startling in their matter and confident in their manner....They are--the word cannot be avoided--magical."--John Updike, The New YorkerThis collection of fiction, representing some of García Márquez's earlier work, includ...
Community Reviews Summary of 853 reviews
Moods
reflective 43%
sad 43%
mysterious 37%
emotional 35%
adventurous 29%
funny 18%
tense 18%
challenging 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 29% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Sexual violenceMinor
Death