Innocent Erendira and Other Stories by Gabriel García Márquez

Innocent Erendira and Other Stories

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 853 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
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

medium 41%
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%

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3.71

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