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Title: A delightful introduction to a literary master
Review: I must confess that I have not read any Garcia Marquez and thought I'd use his memoir as an introduction. I'm glad I did. I look forward to adding his novels to my reading list. Where this book was most successful for me was in its ability to re-create an era in a country that to most of the world is best known for its bloody revolutionary past (and current state). While Marquez gives a bird's-eye view of Colombia's troubled political history, he also paints a vivid account of Colombia's thriving artistic community - its salons, sidewalk cafes, and colorful literary personages. His narrative voice is sharply observant, yet warmly inviting, filled with personality and a healthy dose of wry humor.My only criticism is that at times the narrative seems to get a little repetitive and the lineage of Colombian politicians can be a bit dense if you don't have a previous famliarity with it.Now, on to the novels...
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