The plot is intriguing though improbable. The language is beautiful, even through translation. The problem is that the story takes forever to unfold. It took determination not to quit.
Fermina, the desired woman, is well drawn out by the author. She seems real and decent. Florentino, on the other hand, is a strange character. Among other things, while "saving himself" for Fermina, he has hundreds of sexual encounters (including many with an underage girl).
By the way, Marquez, seems to have a thing with smell. He frequently, mentions odor, stench, and so forth in his descriptions.
Overall, I would rate this work as good but not great.
Fermina, the desired woman, is well drawn out by the author. She seems real and decent. Florentino, on the other hand, is a strange character. Among other things, while "saving himself" for Fermina, he has hundreds of sexual encounters (including many with an underage girl).
By the way, Marquez, seems to have a thing with smell. He frequently, mentions odor, stench, and so forth in his descriptions.
Overall, I would rate this work as good but not great.
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