Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel García Márquez

Memories of My Melancholy Whores

Gabriel García Márquez with Edith Grossman (Translator)

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fiction literary magical realism romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, a bachelor decides to give himself a wild night of love with a virgin. As is his habit--he has purchased hundreds of women--he asks a madam for her assistance. The fourteen-year-old girl who is procured for hi...

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3.4
based on 5,599 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

emotional: 42%

dark: 41%

sad: 28%

challenging: 16%

tense: 12%

funny: 11%

lighthearted: 8%

inspiring: 7%

hopeful: 5%

mysterious: 5%

adventurous: 3%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

44% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
8% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
Yes
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Diverse cast of characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

82% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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