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Mentioned in 18 episodes

100 Years of Solitude

Book • 2006

Gabriel García Márquez

The novel tells the story of the Buendía family and the town of Macondo, which they founded.

It spans over a hundred years, from the postcolonial 1820s to the 1920s, and explores themes of solitude, family destiny, and the cyclical nature of time.

The story is marked by magical realism, blending mundane and extraordinary events, and reflects on the impact of modernization, civil wars, and social changes on the town and its inhabitants.

The novel is an epic tale that intertwines historical and fictional elements, highlighting the repetitive patterns and destinies of the Buendía family.

Mentioned by

Benjamin McEvoy

Reginald Dwayne Betts

Jovan Kurbalija

Francisco Mahfuz

Christopher Kimball

Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

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as an example of a well-known author included in the Freedom Reads collection.

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Mentioned by

David Pizarro

when discussing books for a future podcast episode.

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as a recently completed read-through in his book club.

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Mentioned by

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as a great novel showcasing magical realism.

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Mentioned by Sean as a book he has read multiple times and found extraordinary.

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Mentioned by

Patricia Pino

as a book that uses a family's story to represent broader societal issues in Latin America.

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Mentioned by

Francisco Mahfuz

as one of the first books to make magical realism famous.

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Recommended by

Rhys Grinter

as a beautiful piece of literature that captures so much of humanity.

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Mentioned by

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while discussing Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s open letter to Donald Trump.

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Mentioned by

Michael Reid

as one of his greatest works, set in the Colombian Caribbean.

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Mentioned by

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as a book she read while driving to college.

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Mentioned by

Merlin Mann

in the context of Gabriel Garcia Marquez rereading his novel in English translation.

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Mentioned by

Ben Henderson

as one of the great writers interviewed in the back catalog.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Kimball

, inquiring about its connection to the Magdalena region.

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