/lit/ - Literature

>>4807798
yes

This one got me into literature.

>>4173598
I'm only disappointed that they chose someone from such a niche area of literature.

How does chronicling Macondo matter on a global scale?

I finished Garcia's One Hundred Days of Solitude earlier this month and I was extremely impressed (I can't remember who the translator was but it was the Penguin's Modern Classics version).

It was my first foray in magical realism and I think I want to read some more into the genre. Any recommendations? Reading The Master and Margarita atm.

gonna read this soon.
what to expect?

Just finished this book. Have any of you read it? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

I personally liked it and found the ending really intense. Favourite quote?

"Because lineages condemned to one hundred years of solitude did not have a second opportunity on earth".

>ITT: We discuss it

Either this, or Nabokov's Lolita.

what did /lit/ think of 100 Years of Solitude?

Decided to re-read this book.

First time I read I really enjoyed it because I found the characters compelling, the narrative fun and a nice undercurrent of humour under it all.

Re-reading it now and just struck by the weight of the piece. As I read it it feels like there are layers upon layers of deeper meaning behind it all that I can't possibly pick up on.

I know many here would consider this entry level but is there any love for this book?

Is this book really about solitude? i read the hinged cover and it didnt sound like it.

need more recommendations on books about solitude.

I didn't like his other books though.

best book ever?

best book ever!

How many English translations of this are there? If there's more than one, which does /lit/ prefer?

I think we're fucked if man doesn't take the fall...

I've got a question to anyone that read this one. Simple and foolish question, most definitely, but I'll explain it so bear with me.

Is it about solitude?
Does it give you have that empty, depressing feeling when you read it?

The thing is I've watched this film called Every Jack Has a Jill. It's an average film, nothing special or extraordinary its just that I identified myself with this lonely main character that loved this book. The thing is, I'm in a depressing and lonely mood and want to read something similar.

I was asked by an associate to read this book and tell them if it was any good. You see, I have free time and they do not, so they decided to run it through me and see if it was worth taking the time to read.

But I don't want to read it. They know that. I just got a new stack of books from a cheap library sale that I want to dive into instead. So I figure the least I can do is ask my favorite /lit/erary critics what they think of it.

I hear a lot of fine things. If you've read it or are familiar with it, would you mind detailing some of the faults and pleasant assets for me and our fellows?

I don't know. but this is definitely the greatest book of the americas.