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Chron

Gabriel García Márquez
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Chron

Fiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1982

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Gabriel García Márquez

Chron

Fiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1982
Book Details
Format

Book • Fiction

Setting

Caribbean Village • 1950s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez narrates the aftermath of Santiago Nasar's murder in a small Colombian town. It explores themes of honor, community, and fate, revealing through fragmented narratives how collective complicity and societal norms contribute to the tragedy.

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Gabriel García Márquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold masterfully intertwines narrative and journalistic styles to explore themes of honor and societal dysfunction. Praised for its lyrical prose and deep cultural insights, it also receives criticism for its fragmented structure and somewhat predictable plot. Overall, it remains a compelling and thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read Chron?

Readers who appreciate Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez typically enjoy intricate narratives, magical realism, and poignant explorations of human nature. Fans of Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude or works by Isabel Allende, such as The House of the Spirits, would likely be captivated by the book’s style and thematic depth.

Book Details
Format

Book • Fiction

Setting

Caribbean Village • 1950s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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