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Eyes of a Blue Dog

Gabriel García Márquez
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Eyes of a Blue Dog

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1974

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Gabriel García Márquez

Eyes of a Blue Dog

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1974
Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Eyes of a Blue Dog by Gabriel García Márquez showcases his signature magical realism, offering a poignant narrative with dreamlike elements that captivate readers. The richly descriptive prose is widely praised, though some find the storyline challenging due to its surrealism. A compelling read for those who appreciate intricate, imaginative storytelling.

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Who Should Read Eyes of a Blue Dog?

A reader who would enjoy Gabriel García Márquez's Eyes of a Blue Dog likely appreciates surreal, introspective narratives enriched with magical realism. Comparable to fans of Jorge Luis Borges's Labyrinths or Haruki Murakami's Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, they savor dreamlike storytelling and profound existential themes.

Book Details
Pages

8

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1974

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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