Search - Love in the Time of Cholera

Well, not what I'd hoped for. Marquez is a good storyteller, and his characters are quirky - but difficult to develop any sympathy/feeling for. So much rests on the translation, so I could be experiencing some "lost-in-the" effects here, but I found the style not particularly memorable/clever. Don't get me wrong - certainly it's a good read, but not a GREAT one. As far as a "love story" - Time Traveler's Wife wins hands-down. Sorry, Oprah, I won't recommend this one to MY book club...

This is a love story. Fermina Daza is married to Juvenal Urbino. As the story unfolds and he dies, we learn of Fermina's previous love interest who has never forgotten her. Florentino Ariza loved her from when she was very young. The two were engaged briefly and then she broke it off. He remains faithful to her, at least in his mind, by never marrying another (even though he has numerous relationships). When Juvenal dies, he reiterates his love for her.

The writing and the story were compelling. His life however, in the end, seemed a waste. He had success in his business that never brought him complete satisfaction. He had so many happy moments with other people, people he admits he loved, and did not pursue them because of this dream.

One of the classics of world literature, written by the Nobel Prize winner. One of Marquez's best novels.

Love this book: complicated, richly detailed; one drifts along with the storyline... forward, back a bit, forward. Some characters brought to life with brief words, others just as real with great details.

My first Marquez book. Beautifully written love story. I have started reading his other books because I liked this one so much.

What an exhaustive love story. But well worth the read.