Relato de un náufrago
Relato de un náufrago
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 1950s
2006
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Relato de un náufrago by Gabriel García Márquez recounts the harrowing experience of a Colombian sailor who survives ten days adrift at sea. The narrative details the sailor's struggle for survival, confrontation with nature, and the aftermath of his ordeal, as told to Márquez, who presents it in an engaging journalistic style.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Challenging
Dark
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Review Roundup
Gabriel García Márquez's Relato de un náufrago captivates with its vivid storytelling and journalistic precision. Positively noted for its gripping narrative and exploration of human endurance, it offers a compelling look at survival. Some critiques highlight its straightforwardness compared to García Márquez's more complex works. Overall, a powerful read.
Who Should Read Relato de un náufrago?
A reader who enjoys survival tales and masterful journalism would appreciate Relato de un náufrago by Gabriel García Márquez. Fans of detailed narratives like Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild or Yann Martel’s Life of Pi will be drawn to its vivid storytelling and exploration of human resilience.
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Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 1950s
2006
Adult
14-18 years
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