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No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories

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Fiction Classics

by Gabriel García Márquez, J.S. Bernstein

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3.86 (10.5K ratings)
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description 170 pages

No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories by Gabriel García Márquez, J.S. Bernstein holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 10.5K reader ratings. First published in 1961. The book spans 170 pages.

About No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories

Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and the outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportunities and present joys.

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Author Gabriel García Márquez, J.S. Bernstein
Published 1961
Pages 170
Genres Fiction, Classics
Average Rating 3.86 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,480

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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10.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.86, No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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This Book
3.99
Classics Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories?

No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories is categorized as Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories worth reading?

Based on 10.5K reader ratings, No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories?

No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories has 170 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories?

No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories was written by Gabriel García Márquez, J.S. Bernstein. It was first published in 1961.

What is the ISBN for No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories?

The ISBN-13 for No One Writes to the Colonel and Other Stories is 9780060751580.0.

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