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Leaf Storm

Gabriel García Márquez
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Leaf Storm

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1955

Book Brief

Gabriel García Márquez

Leaf Storm

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1955
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1955

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Leaf Storm by Gabriel García Márquez captivates with rich, atmospheric prose and intricate storytelling. Critics praise its vivid depiction of a decaying town and unique narrative structure. However, some find its non-linear progression challenging and the plot less engaging than García Márquez's later works. Overall, it showcases early brilliance in his literary journey.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Leaf Storm?

Fans of magical realism and Latin American literature would appreciate Gabriel García Márquez's Leaf Storm. Similar to One Hundred Years of Solitude and Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits, readers who enjoy intricate narratives, complex characters, and a blend of reality with fantastical elements will find this novella compelling.

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1955

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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