Memories of My Melancholy Whores
by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman
Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman holds a well received rating of 3.59 out of 5, based on 33.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 115 pages.
About Memories of My Melancholy Whores
Memories of My Melancholy Whores is Gabriel García Márquez’s first work of fiction in ten years, written at the height of his powers, the Spanish edition of which Ilan Stavans called, “Masterful. Erotic. As hypnotizing as it is disturbing” (Los Angeles Times).On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, our unnamed protagonist–an undistinguished journalist and lifelong bachelor–decides to give himself “the gift of a night of wild love with an adolescent virgin.”The girl, whom an old madam procures for him, is splendidly young, with the silent power of a sleeping beauty. The night of love blossoms into a transforming year. It is a year in which he relives, in a rush of memories, his lifetime of (paid-for) sexual adventures and experiences a revelation that brings him to the edge of dying–not of old age, but, at long last, of uncorrupted love. Memories of My Melancholy Whores is a brilliant gem by the master storyteller.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 115 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.59 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,534 |
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What genre is Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
Memories of My Melancholy Whores is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Memories of My Melancholy Whores worth reading?
Based on 33.5K reader ratings, Memories of My Melancholy Whores has an average score of 3.59 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
Memories of My Melancholy Whores has 115 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
Memories of My Melancholy Whores was written by Gabriel García Márquez, Edith Grossman. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Memories of My Melancholy Whores?
The ISBN-13 for Memories of My Melancholy Whores is 9780307278490.0.
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