Chronicle of a Death Foretold
by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa
Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 56.2K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 120 pages.
About Chronicle of a Death Foretold
A man returns to the town where a baffling murder took place twenty-seven years earlier, determined to get to the bottom of the story. Just hours after marrying the beautiful Angela Vicario, everyone agrees, Bayardo San Roman returned his bride in disgrace to her parents. Her distraught family forced her to name her first lover; and her twin brothers announced their intention to murder Santiago Nasar for dishonoring their sister.Yet if everyone knew the murder was going to happen, why did no one intervene to try and stop it? The more that is learned, the less is understood, and as the story races to its inexplicable conclusion, an entire society--not just a pair of murderers—is put on trial.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 120 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 56,200 |
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What genre is Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Chronicle of a Death Foretold worth reading?
Based on 56.2K reader ratings, Chronicle of a Death Foretold has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold has 120 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
Chronicle of a Death Foretold was written by Gabriel García Márquez, Gregory Rabassa. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
The ISBN-13 for Chronicle of a Death Foretold is 9781400034710.0.
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