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A beautifully written but challenging classic - equal parts dazzling and disturbing. Read it for the language and the layered look at love, but be prepared for flawed characters and uncomfortable moments. A must-read for literary fiction lovers, but not the feel-good romance some expect.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'Love in the Time of Cholera' is a tale of enduring love and obsession, following the lives of three main characters - Fermina Daza, Dr. Juvenal Urbino, and Florentino Ariza. The story delves into themes of love, patience, and longing, set against the backdrop of coastal Colombia at the turn of the 20th century. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships, the impact of time on memories and emotions, and the various forms that love can take.
IT WAS INEVITABLE: the scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love. Dr. Juvenal Urbino noticed it as soon as he entered the still darkened house where he had hurried on...1985•377 pages
