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Of Love And Other Demons
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Book Brief
140
Novel • Fiction
Colonial Colombia • Late 18th century
1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel García Márquez is set in late 18th century colonial Colombia, where Sierva María de Todos Los Ángeles, a neglected child of nobility, is raised by slaves and later believed to be possessed after a rabid dog bite. Confined to a convent for an exorcism, she forms a forbidden bond with Father Cayetano Delaura, leading to tragic consequences. The book addresses themes of religious persecution, colonialism, and mental health.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Romantic
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Gabriel García Márquez's Of Love and Other Demons enchants with its lyrical prose and rich historical setting. Critics laud its exploration of love, mysticism, and colonialism. However, some find the narrative slow and underdeveloped in places. Overall, it's praised for its poignant storytelling and magical realism.
Who Should Read Of Love And Other Demons?
A reader who appreciates mystical realism, poetic prose, and historical contexts will enjoy Gabriel García Márquez’s Of Love and Other Demons. Comparable to readers of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits or Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate, they seek narratives that blend the supernatural with the human condition.
80,297 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
140
Novel • Fiction
Colonial Colombia • Late 18th century
1994
Adult
18+ years
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