One Hundred Years of Solitude [GGM Book Club Series]

About the Book – One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967):
This is the last book of our Gabriel Garcia Marquez series – the grand finale!

This brilliant, bestselling, landmark novel tells the story of the Buendia family, and chronicles the irreconcilable conflict between the desire for solitude and the need for love—in rich, imaginative prose that has come to define an entire genre known as "magical realism."

Who would enjoy this? Lovers of magical realism, and fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

About the Author, Gabriel García Márquez:

• He is famous for magical realism, a writing style that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, making the impossible feel believable.
• He is the most translated Spanish-language author of the last century.
• His most famous book is One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967).
• He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982.
• His work shaped how the world views Latin America, especially the Colombian Caribbean, where his stories reflect the local culture and identity.

About the Event:

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez Series: From February to June, we'll read 5 selected books from GGM.
• Before Coming: Reading the book is encouraged but not required—just be okay with spoilers!
• Socializing: Stay for a drink after the discussion.
• Contribution: $3 suggested to cover $24/month meetup costs; extra funds go to Amnesty International. Pay cash at the end of the event.