One Hundred Years of Solitude

Amazing use of time and metaphor in the story. It has been a while, decades ago, that I read One Hundred Years of Solitude. I was in the military on a ship. I lay in my bunk and read all of García Márquez's books. I had plenty of time, so I took my time reading, resting, and reflecting on his use of metaphors, time, and allegory—hidden meanings, political influences, and myths that can become real. When I finished my four-year duty tour and went to college on the G.I bill. I began studying literature.

Some readers may be thrown off by the novel's heavy reliance on symbolism. It's not an easy read, but it's well worth the effort. Simply said, this book is poetry. It's a work of beauty and brilliance. As a writer, he has undeniably made his stamp on history.

It took me over two months to read the book from start to end. When compared to other books I've read, this one stands out because of its out-of-the-ordinary characters and the constant occurrence of supernatural/magical happenings. It's essentially a story about a family. It was a pleasure to read this.

I found the plot to be intriguing, and the story captivated me, and I found it engaging and full of fantastic elements. Macondo, the fictional town, and the rise and fall of the Buendia family and all of its colorful inhabitants.

The Colombian author Gabriel Garca Márquez won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982 for his work, One Hundred Years of Solitude. It's one of the most translated and read works in Spanish literature, and it's widely regarded as a masterpiece of Hispanic and world literature.

I have read this a few times- I can't figure out whether it's the story's format or the people themselves that I don't like. It's probably a combination of the two.

Wow. Like, wow. This book was given to me as a gift. It is just stunning from the first to the last phrase. I know I'll get even more out of it on a second go through.

Characters with similar names might make it difficult to keep straight who is who in the novel. A good read overall, but I can see why some people like it and others despise it. In my opinion, it is worthwhile to read.

An insanely amazing novel with a jumble of plots that will keep you guessing more than it will thrill you and linger in your mind long after you've put the last page down.

A literary masterpiece, replete with beautiful poetry and music. A detour of awe and interest that is touching, funny, and poetic all at once. Must-read.