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Book Review of Love in the Time of Cholera

Love in the Time of Cholera
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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.