Love in the time of Cholera

Book Summary:

Love in the time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is an anatomy of Love. The novel is a vivid tale of a man who awaits fifty years for his Lady Love. Set in the early 19th Century, the book revolves around 3 characters Florentino Ariza, Fermina Daza and Urbino. Florentino and Fermina are passionately in Love in their youth, but due to the pressure of her father Fermina is forced not to meet Florentino. Fermina marries Urbino who provides her all the financial and social security. After Urbino’s death, Florentino is able to confess his love to Fermina. Will Fermina go back to Florentino? Will she again ignite the same fire of love as of her youth again?

Marquez with ease describes Young Love, Passionate Love, Jealous love, marital love, angry love, dangerous love and adult love with his poem and prose style writing. If you like reading period literature and love stories, Love in the time of Cholera is a good read.  “Love is strange and eternal” – If you believe in this, then go pick up this book for an amazing read.

Book Details:

Title: Love in the time of Cholera

Author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Publisher: Penguin

ISBN-10: 014012389X

ISBN-13: 9780140123890

Year of Publication: 1998

Cover: Paperback

Pages: 352

MRP: Rs. 399

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About Manpreet

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you'll go.” I believe in the above saying from the time I was introduced to the term “Library”. Reading books is not just my Hobby but also my passion. Social Media Specialist by profession, Books are my first love. A total Workaholic by nature, Books are my source of rejuvenation I need a book with me every night and every weekend. My love for books goes back to school time, when books were my companion in Summer Vacations. Started with Nacy Drew and now Reading Elif Shafaq-the passion grew over years. I always wanted to write reviews for books, but never got a chance, but now here I am, reviewing my favorite books for all the readers. Join me in my world of Books, as I give you an insight of my favorite books! Stay Connected Stay Blessed.