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About the book
One of the most influential literary works of our time, One Hundred Years of Solitude remains a dazzling and original achievement by the masterful Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendiá family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad and alive with unforgettable men and women—brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul—this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction.
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What readers say about ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"I think it’s glorious."”
Shashi Tharoor on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"Extraordinary, magical reinvention of the Latin-American experience."”
Neil Strauss on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"A good book to appreciate."”
Oprah Winfrey on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"As steamy, dense and sensual as the jungle that surrounds the surreal town of Macondo!"”
Fred Wilson on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"Another amazing book that made me see things differently."”
Cal Fussman on One Hundred Years of Solitude
“"If you’ve never written a book and you’re going to tell somebody you want to write a great book, [...] read this and know what a great book is."”
