Love in the Time of Cholera

Florentino Ariza waits more than fifty years for Fermina Daza, the love of his youth who chose a more respectable suitor, her husband Dr. Juvenal Urbino. When the doctor dies, Florentino finally declares his love. García Márquez's most accessible novel is a profound meditation on the many forms of love and the passage of time.

Love in the Time of Cholera was written by Gabriel García Márquez, from Colombia. First published in 1985.

Love in the Time of Cholera has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1985.

Love in the Time of Cholera is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, aging, time.

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Love in the Time of Cholera is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Love in the Time of Cholera originates from Colombia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Colombia on our country page.