Gaurav’s review of One Hundred Years of Solitude > Likes and Comments

Great write-up, this is an excellent review of this great book, you write with so much feel and eloquence, Gaurav.

Abdul wrote: "Great write-up, this is an excellent review of this great book, you write with so much feel and eloquence, Gaurav."

Thanks a lot your generous words, Abdul, Gabo was a master in his art :)

What a heart felt write-up, Gaurav. You've created a great imagery infused with human emotions around beautiful pics. Really love your analysis of this great book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

J. wrote: "What a heart felt write-up, Gaurav. You've created a great imagery infused with human emotions around beautiful pics. Really love your analysis of this great book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez."

Thanks for your generous words, Suresh. I agree that this is one of the greatest books ever written :)

Marita wrote: "Great stuff, Gaurav!"

Thanks for your kind words, Marita :)

Splendid review, i just marveled at its prose, fantastingly done.

Govind wrote: "Splendid review, i just marveled at its prose, fantastingly done."

Thanks a lot Govind for your kind words :)

One of my absolute favourites! Hope to reread it soon someday :)

Scarlet wrote: "One of my absolute favourites! Hope to reread it soon someday :)"

It is my one of all time favorites too, would like to read your opinion on it whenever you get to it :)

Marvellous review, Gaurav! I always marvel at your ability to link between stories and abstract values of life and here also you did a wonderful job, thanks for this great write-up!!

Brilliant Review

Amazing review, Gaurav. Your review brought back memories of my experiences with this book and has made me want to read it all over again.

fabulous review...

Kenny wrote: "Brilliant Review"

Thanks a lot Kenny for your kind words:) It's been a long time since we interacted, what are you up to nowadays ?

Srividya wrote: "Amazing review, Gaurav. Your review brought back memories of my experiences with this book and has made me want to read it all over again."

Thanks a lot Srividya for your kind words, I'm glad that this humble review could brought back memories associated with your reading experience. Will be looking to read your opinion when you get to it :)

Manju wrote: "fabulous review..."

Thanks a lot Manju for your kind words :)

Outstanding review, Gaurav.

Lush review. I read this book so long ago (at least ten years) that I'm not sure if the essential second reading would weave its spell as the "real" reading or not. But I enjoyed glimpsing yours.

Cecily wrote: "Lush review. I read this book so long ago (at least ten years) that I'm not sure if the essential second reading would weave its spell as the "real" reading or not. But I enjoyed glimpsing yours."

Thanks a lot again Cecily for your kind words, I too read this book around 10 years ago, however it was recently- when I read it again, I guess I could understand the essence of the book :)

Anand wrote: "Outstanding review, Gaurav."

Thanks a lot Anand :)

Another brilliant review, gaurav. You have really put this great book inside out here.

Mithlesh wrote: "Another brilliant review, gaurav. You have really put this great book inside out here."

Thanks a lot Mithlesh for your kind words :)

Beautiful review, really liked the way you've related the book with basic human nature. Marquez was a great artist and you review is a perfect ode to him.

Zahid wrote: "Beautiful review, really liked the way you've related the book with basic human nature. Marquez was a great artist and you review is a perfect ode to him."

Thanks a lot Zahid for such kind words, I'm glad to hear that you like this humble write-up :)

Another splendid review from your pen. You write with so much control over words as if they dance to the tune of your pen. Gabo has been my all time favorite. I read One Hundred years and Love in the time of Cholera and loved both of them. It's sheer pleasure to read your insightful reviews, Gaurav.

Neha wrote: "Another splendid review from your pen. You write with so much control over words as if they dance to the tune of your pen. Gabo has been my all time favorite. I read One Hundred years and Love in t..."

Thanks again for your generous words, you' ve been overtly kind to praise this humble write-up. I'd like yo read your opinion on it when you get to it :)

Beautiful review of one of the greatest authors of modern times. Garcia Marquez used to write so effortlessly as if e had silken touch, he used simple words to convey the profound and deep meanings of life. Really enjoyed your splendid review, Gaurav.

"tragicomedy of humankind" - so rightly put. This luscious gem of a review reminded me that my copy's been on my shelf for too long. I've been wanting to read it for months, in fact, I added it to my 2018 reading plans. I'll try to remedy that as soon as I can.
It was a delight to read your reflections and the vivid sensations this book has elicited. This García Márquez is a classic, and you explained the reasons for its classic status with great eloquence. :) Splendid write-up.

Florencia wrote: ""tragicomedy of humankind" - so rightly put. This luscious gem of a review reminded me that my copy's been on my shelf for too long. I've been wanting to read it for months, in fact, I added it to ..."

Thanks a lot Florencia for your kind words, you've been generous to appreciate this humble review. I'm glad to hear that you are planning to read this gem soon, would be eagerly awaiting to read your reflections on it :)

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My favourite of the writer's works! And a perfect timing to read your outstanding review. I need to re-read it (the review first). There are so many interesting reflections that I feel to digest for a longer time. Thank you very much ;-)

MihaElla wrote: "My favourite of the writer's works! And a perfect timing to read your outstanding review. I need to re-read it (the review first). There are so many interesting reflections that I feel to digest fo..."

Thanks a lot MihaElla for your kind words. Gabo is one of favorites too, he is truly master in his craft, I don't any think author(except for, may be, Borges) from modern times has inspired me so much as he did. Will be looking your opinion on the book :)

Magnificent and lyrical write-up, Gaurav. Sad to say I haven't read any Marquez yet but your review has persuaded me to get a copy from my library.

Joshie wrote: "Magnificent and lyrical write-up, Gaurav. Sad to say I haven't read any Marquez yet but your review has persuaded me to get a copy from my library."

Thanks a lot Joshie. Go for him, he is one of my favorite authors and one of the best I've come across. Will be looking forward to read your opinion on it :)

Gaurav: An excellent, insightful & very detailed review of the masterwork by Gabriel Marquez. I enjoyed reading your commentary & the added graphics seem complimentary to your review. I particularly liked your reference to "frontiers of reality" within the novels of Marquez, also comparing him to Cervantes, who may have been the first author to employ what we now label "magical realism". Well done! Bill

Quo wrote: "Gaurav: An excellent, insightful & very detailed review of the masterwork by Gabriel Marquez. I enjoyed reading your commentary & the added graphics seem complimentary to your review. I particularl..."

Thanks a lot Quo for your kind words. I'm glad that you like it. I was particularly impressed with his prose style of mixing realism with magic elements. yeah, Cervantes may be said to be the initiator of the genre or rather we should say that it encompasses many genres.

Gaurav: A really interesting & insightful review of a memorable novel by Marquez. I especially enjoyed your comment about a scene that involves the "meeting ground of memory & desire" and the quote about "2 nostalgias facing each other like 2 mirrors". I appreciated 100 Years of Solitude even more with a 2nd reading, one of those books that not only endure but are enhanced with a rereading! Bill

Quo wrote: "Gaurav: A really interesting & insightful review of a memorable novel by Marquez. I especially enjoyed your comment about a scene that involves the "meeting ground of memory & desire" and the quote..."

Thanks a lot, Bill for your kind words. I too enjoyed it more on my second reading, there are some books which demand multiple readings from you, I guess it is one of those.

Hope you are doing fine, what are you reading nowadays ?

Hi Guarav! I know this is so gauche, but I’m halfway through the new Netflix series without having read the novel, although I’ve read two of his others. At the risk of being a literalist I have been trying to figure out what this book is about. The best I can come up with so far is the effect of European colonization on indigenous people, their ways of life and worldviews. Great review and best wishes for the upcoming new year.

Superb review, Gaurav!

Dmitri wrote: "Hi Guarav! I know this is so gauche, but I’m halfway through the new Netflix series without having read the novel, although I’ve actually read two of his others. At the risk of being a literalist I..."

Thanks a lot, Dmitri. Yeah, that could be one of the interpretations however, I guess, overall it talks about the solitude of human existence- though we have devised ways and means to keep ourselves engaged, to do away with the eternal loneliness of humanity but how well have we succeeded in it, if at all we have :)

Gaurav wrote: "Dmitri wrote: "Hi Guarav! I know this is so gauche, but I’m halfway through the new Netflix series without having read the novel, although I’ve actually read two of his others. At the risk of being..."

Thanks a lot Debra for your kind words :)

A lovely review by one of my favourite authors, Gaurav, but one I have yet to read, so I have to thank you for reminding me!

Gaurav, that is one erudite gem of a review of one of my favourite books! Bravo.

Cheri wrote: "A lovely review by one of my favourite authors, Gaurav, but one I have yet to read, so I have to thank you for reminding me!"

Thanks a lot, Cheri for your kind words. Glad to know that he is one of your favorite authors too. I read just a few books by him but he made a permanent abode amongst my favorite authors. Which books by him have you read ?

David wrote: "Gaurav, that is one erudite gem of a review of one of my favourite books! Bravo."

Thanks a lot, David for your kind words. I guess credit goes to the author. I am also planning to read his another major book - Love In The Time of Cholera. I am just curious to know that which books by Gabo have you read ?

Fantastic review!

s.penkevich wrote: "Fantastic review!"

Thanks a lot Steve for your kind words :)

That was a great review, Gaurav. You put a lot of thought into it.