Leaf Storm by Gabriel García Márquez (100 pages)

Leaf Storm, Gabriel García Márquez's debut novel, unfolds in the fictional town of Macondo, where a mysterious death sparks a web of memories and secrets. Through the perspectives of a colonel, his daughter, and her son, the story explores the life of a reclusive doctor whose passing stirs the town's collective conscience. Set against a backdrop of decay and social upheaval, the narrative weaves themes of isolation, honor, and the weight of history. Márquez's lyrical prose and nonlinear storytelling introduce the magical realism that would define his later works, immersing readers in Macondo's haunting, unforgettable atmosphere.