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Literary Fiction· Colombia

Of Love and Other Demons

by Gabriel García Márquez
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1994186 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Of Love and Other Demons (1994) by Gabriel García Márquez continues to receive. A twelve-year-old girl bitten by a rabid dog is believed to be possessed by demons in eighteenth-century colonial Cartagena. A young priest is sent to perform her exorcism and falls in love with her. García Márquez's penultimate novel is a compact, heartbreaking fable. Themes of love, colonial Colombia, exorcism run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1994.

Book Details

AuthorGabriel García Márquez
Published1994
Country of Origin🇨🇴 Colombia
LanguageEnglish
Pages186
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679432685
Editorial Score41/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇴 Colombia

This book is part of Colombia's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1994, Gabriel García Márquez's Of Love and Other Demons is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with love, colonial Colombia, exorcism, faith gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Of Love and Other Demons among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: ALA Notable Books 1994. Our aggregate score of 41/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Of Love and Other Demons is how it handles its central concerns — love, colonial Colombia, exorcism, faith — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Of Love and Other Demons reflects Gabriel García Márquez's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Colombia's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
199411
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About the Author
Gabriel García Márquez
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Gabriel García Márquez is a celebrated author from Colombia known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of Love and Other Demons about?

A twelve-year-old girl bitten by a rabid dog is believed to be possessed by demons in eighteenth-century colonial Cartagena. A young priest is sent to perform her exorcism and falls in love with her. García Márquez's penultimate novel is a compact, heartbreaking fable.

Who wrote Of Love and Other Demons?

Of Love and Other Demons was written by Gabriel García Márquez, from Colombia. First published in 1994.

What awards has Of Love and Other Demons won?

Of Love and Other Demons has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1994.

Is Of Love and Other Demons worth reading?

Of Love and Other Demons is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, colonial Colombia, exorcism.

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What category is Of Love and Other Demons?

Of Love and Other Demons is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Of Love and Other Demons from?

Of Love and Other Demons originates from Colombia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Colombia on our country page.

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