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Crónica de una muerte anunciada by Gabriel García Márquez
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Unavoidable.

Santiago Nasar has taken over the family ranch after his father’s death, and now lives merrily with his mother, Placida Linero; the cook, Victoria Guzman; and her daughter, Divina Flor. The day starts normally; wakes up in the morning, chats with this mother over breakfast, and sets off to take care of the ranch. Your last day usually starts like any other; but Santiago is going to die today, he just doesn’t know it yet.

This was one of my first Marquez books and one of the best I’ve ever read by him. The whole plot felt mostly three stars, adding an extra star for the absolutely mind blowing last scene. It’s been decades and I still can’t forget the shock of that twisted horrifying ending, and probably never will. This novel may not be as good as Marquez’s masterpiece, “One Hundred Years of Solitude�, but it was perfectly quick and impactful, and I think it’s a fantastic place to start with Marquez’s works.

*** I remember next to nothing of the movie (1987). I have rated it 4/10 on my IMDB account years ago so I guess that explains why. It wasn't memorable then and doubt it is now. Was planning to rewatch it but now thinking it's not worth it. Some movies don't age well. Stick with the book.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1981] [120p] [Classics] [Recommendable]
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Inevitable.

Santiago Nasar se encargó del rancho familiar desde la muerte de su padre, y ahora vive felizmente con su madre, Plácida Linero; la cocinera, Victoria Guzmán; y la hija de ella, Divina Flor. El día comienza normalmente; despierta por la mañana, habla con su madre durante el desayuno, y se va a cuidar del rancho. Tu último día usualmente empieza como cualquier otro; pero Santiago va a morir hoy, sólo que aún no lo sabe.

Este fue uno de mis primeros libros de Márquez y uno de los mejores que jamás leí de él. Toda la trama se sintió mayormente como tres estrellas, añadiendo una estrella extra por esa absolutamente inolvidable escena final. Han pasado décadas y todavía no puedo sobreponerme al shock de ese retorcidamente horrorífico final, y probablemente nunca podré. Esta novela tal vez no sea tan buena como “Cien Años de Soledad�, pero fue perfectamente rápida e impactante, y creo que es un fantástico lugar para empezar con las obras de Márquez.

*** No recuerdo casi nada de la película (1987). Según mi cuenta de IMDB la califiqué 4/10 años atrás así que supongo que eso explica por qué. No fue memorable entonces y dudo que lo sea ahora. Planeaba volverla a ver pero ahora creo que no vale la pena. Algunas películas no envejecen bien. Quédense con el libro.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1981] [120p] [Clásicos] [Recomendable]
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Reading Progress

January 1, 2002 – Started Reading
January 1, 2002 – Finished Reading
February 24, 2014 – Shelved

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message 1: by Thibault (new)

Thibault Busschots A solid story can definitely be elevated by a great ending. Good review, Federico :)


Federico DN Thibault wrote: "A solid story can definitely be elevated by a great ending. Good review, Federico :)"

Stunning ending. Thank you Thibault !


message 3: by inciminci (new)

inciminci Ohh that twist sounds good, Fede! I'm adding this, nice review 😊


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ Great review, Federico


Federico DN inciminci wrote: "Ohh that twist sounds good, Fede! I'm adding this, nice review 😊"

Thank you Inci! Hope you enjoy it too when you get to it :D


Federico DN ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️� � wrote: "Great review, Federico"

Thank you Paulette !


message 7: by Srivalli (new)

Srivalli Rekha This sounds really good. I haven't tried the author yet. Could start here! Excellent review, Federico.


➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ Federico wrote: " ✘Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❤️� � wrote: "Great review, Federico"

Thank you Paulette !"


💋 It's Always Pleasure L💕ve � ! 🤝


Federico DN Srivalli wrote: "This sounds really good. I haven't tried the author yet. Could start here! Excellent review, Federico."

Márquez is worth the try. Thank you Srivalli ! Hope you like it too :D


kathe He's my favorite author in the genre and this book is exactly what you say "unavoidable".


message 11: by Alexandra (new)

Alexandra Very nice review! I have (mostly) liked books by Márquez, but I haven't read this one.


Federico DN kathe wrote: "He's my favorite author in the genre and this book is exactly what you say "unavoidable"."

No matter how many times we escape it, sadly death is ultimately unavoidable. Thank you Kathe!


Federico DN Alexandra wrote: "Very nice review! I have (mostly) liked books by Márquez, but I haven't read this one."

Thank you Alexandra! This one is my fav of him so far, although still haven't read his Solitude or Cholera books :p


message 14: by Imme (new)

Imme van Gorp Oh wow, okay, so it’s kinda like a look into the last day of someone’s life? Does the book tell you beforehand that he’s gonna die, or is that meant as a twist at the end? I’m also super curious what that twisted, horrifying ending entails� Awesome review!!💕


Federico DN Imme [hiatus] wrote: "Oh wow, okay, so it’s kinda like a look into the last day of someone’s life? Does the book tell you beforehand that he’s gonna die, or is that meant as a twist at the end? I’m also super curious wh..."

Thank you Imme! From the title and the first page it advances he's going to inevitably die; so really no spoiler there :p, still nothing could've prepared me to what that ending entails...


message 16: by Tina (new)

Tina Good review and I hope you like the movie too! 😁


message 17: by A (new)

A Mac One whole star just for the ending is certainly intriguing! Glad this one was so memorable for you, Federico - great review!


Tara(I’m back and way behind) Terrific review, Federico! 😀


Federico DN Tina wrote: "Good review and I hope you like the movie too! 😁"

I think I watched the movie like a gazillion years ago but hardly remember anything of it. I was planning to rewatch it to comment about it later but checking my imdb account I see that I rated it 4/10, so now thinking I don't it's worth it lol.


Shelley's Book Nook Fantastic review, Federico! 🤗


Federico DN A wrote: "One whole star just for the ending is certainly intriguing! Glad this one was so memorable for you, Federico - great review!"

Than you Mac! It's one of those things you just can't forget, no matter what :/


Federico DN Tara wrote: "Terrific review, Federico! 😀"

Thank you Tara :D !


Federico DN ❀Shelley's Book Nook❀ wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico! 🤗"

Thank you Shelley :) !


message 24: by Rosh (new)

Rosh Wonderful recommendation, Feddie! I have yet to try this author but was hoping for a not-so-popular title to begin with. This sounds perfect! Definitely won't try the movie. :)


Federico DN Rosh [semi-hiatus] wrote: "Wonderful recommendation, Feddie! I have yet to try this author but was hoping for a not-so-popular title to begin with. This sounds perfect! Definitely won't try the movie. :)"

Thank you Rosh! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a chance ;)


message 26: by Rachel (new)

Rachel Hanes Fantastic review, Federico!! I will definitely stick with reading the book before watching the movie! :)


Federico DN Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Federico!! I will definitely stick with reading the book before watching the movie! :)"

Thank you Rachel ! Wise choice ;)


message 28: by Nora (new) - added it

Nora Currie Wonderful review, Federico! I definitely should start reading this author!


message 29: by Federico (last edited May 28, 2023 06:17PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Nora wrote: "Wonderful review, Federico! I definitely should start reading this author!"

Thank you Nora! One of Gabo's finest as far as I'm concerned.


message 30: by Barbara (new)

Barbara It's always nice to be pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed his nonfiction book, News of a Kidnapping. Enjoyed your review, Federico.


message 31: by Federico (last edited May 28, 2023 06:33PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Barbara wrote: "It's always nice to be pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed his nonfiction book, News of a Kidnapping. Enjoyed your review, Federico."

Oh I haven't read that one. This story is actually based on true events of one his relatives death, so in a way part of it is non-fiction. Thank you Barbara!


Alan (the Consulting Librarian) Teder A terrific review Federico, thank you! You capture the power and inevitability very well. I agree that this is an excellent Marquez starter book for anyone who is intimidated by the longer works.


Federico DN Alan wrote: "A terrific review Federico, thank you! You capture the power and inevitability very well. I agree that this is an excellent Marquez starter book for anyone who is intimidated by the longer works."

One of his best :) . Thank you Alan!


bookstories_travels🪐 El primer Gabo nunca se olvida. Este fue el mio también. Gran reseña Federico!!!


Federico DN Celia🪐 wrote: "El primer Gabo nunca se olvida. Este fue el mio también. Gran reseña Federico!!!"

El primero pero no el último, todavía me queda mucho Gabo pendiente por leer :) . Gracias Celia!


ReadAlongWithSue recovering from a stroke★⋆. ࿐࿔ That’s mind blowing Federico. Definitely makes me want to read it


message 37: by Kay (new)

Kay I'm curious about the last scene now! 🤩


message 38: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky That is so true about some movies not aging well.


message 39: by Webcowgirl (new)

Webcowgirl I have had this shelved for years; time to crack it!


Federico DN Sue wrote: "That’s mind blowing Federico. Definitely makes me want to read it"

Gabo's fame is very well deserved!


Federico DN Kay � wrote: "I'm curious about the last scene now! 🤩"

Truly unforgettable! Sometimes I wish I could though.


Federico DN Joe wrote: "That is so true about some movies not aging well."

Yes, sadly not every adaptations is worth watching.


message 43: by Federico (last edited May 29, 2023 03:56PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Federico DN Webcowgirl wrote: "I have had this shelved for years; time to crack it!"

It's quick and painless; well, mostly.


message 44: by Alejandro (new)

Alejandro Me alegra ver que estás revisitando varios libros de García Márquez, y que este sea uno de tus favoritos. A mí me ha pasado que me topo con un rating que le he dado a una película en IMDB y no recuerdo porqué no me gustó :P


message 45: by Chantel (new)

Chantel Definitely putting this on my list based on your high praising review. I don't know that I've read any books from this author but I listened to a podcast episode about them & their impact on culture/literature & I know I need to get my hands on at least one in this lifetime. Superb review :) !


Federico DN Alejandro wrote: "Me alegra ver que estás revisitando varios libros de García Márquez, y que este sea uno de tus favoritos. A mí me ha pasado que me topo con un rating que le he dado a una película en IMDB y no recu..."

Jajajaj. Pasa. Después de tres mil películas ya a veces no sólo me olvido de por qué las califiqué mal/bien, a veces me olvido de que la ví. El año pasado estaba viendo Slender Man en la tv y al final cuando la quise calificar descubrí que ya la habia visto y calificado en IMDB. Era tan mala que la había olvidado por completo. Nunca me había pasado, pero siempre hay una primera vez jajajja


Federico DN Chantel wrote: "Definitely putting this on my list based on your high praising review. I don't know that I've read any books from this author but I listened to a podcast episode about them & their impact on cultur..."

Thank you Chantel! Marquez is possibly the greatest latin american author ever; definitely worth checking out at least once. I'm positive you would like it, it's one of those stories that make you ponder.. and stuff xD


message 48: by Alejandro (new)

Alejandro Federico wrote: "Alejandro wrote: "Me alegra ver que estás revisitando varios libros de García Márquez, y que este sea uno de tus favoritos. A mí me ha pasado que me topo con un rating que le he dado a una película..."

Jajaja :P Me ha pasado que voy a calificar una peli y me doy cuenta que ya lo había hecho y no recuerdo siquiera haberla visto :P


message 49: by Han (new)

Han Glad you could enjoy this reread again! Wonderful review, Federico! :):)


Federico DN Hanna (semi-hiatus) wrote: "Glad you could enjoy this reread again! Wonderful review, Federico! :):)"

Thank you Hanna :) !


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