Gabriel García Márquez's "Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories"

For readers looking to explore the best of Caribbean and Latin American literature, Strange Pilgrims by Gabriel García Márquez is a must-read. This classic collection of short stories is praised for its easy-to-read and easy-to-understand style, providing an overall satisfying experience for readers. The print quality of the book is also impressive, making it an ideal choice for book lovers.
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Details of Gabriel García Márquez's "Strange Pilgrims: Twelve Stories"

  • Short Stories (Books): Short Stories
  • Contemporary Literature & Fiction: Contemporary Literature & Fiction
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Vintage; Reprint edition
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 5.25 x 0.6 x 8 inches
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 6.6 ounces
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,991 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction#6,419 in Short Stories #17,505 in Literary Fiction
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 208 pages
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Customer Reviews: 4.5/5 stars of 336 ratings
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1400034697
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1400034698
  • Literary Fiction (Books): Literary Fiction

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SuperOrangeSuperOrange: This is NO authentic penguin print….. the print is soooo bad and also tilted ….. when you read a classic book you want some good quality paper and print to add to the experience but this… I won’t buy from this seller again…

United Kingdom on May 31, 2023

Gina Esslinger: These short stories are timeless, full of mystery and unforgettable. A literary piece everyone should have. The shipping was fast, rhe item as described, and the book itself was carefully packaged.

United States on Feb 23, 2023

Laulea: Kept my attention

United States on Feb 12, 2023

JohnnyPaycut: My first time reading Gabriel Garcia Marquez, I enjoyed the short stories and his eloquent prose. Just started a 100 years of solitude and I can say that I am glad that I read this selection of short stories first.

United States on Sep 22, 2022

Fraser J. Pakes: Marquez is rightly regarded as a fine writer, and for non-Spanish speaking people its worth having an English translation to at least catch something of his style and imagination. But it IS a translation and can never totally capture the full power of the original.

Canada on Oct 05, 2021

Rita: it is impossible not to love these short stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. it is of no surprise that he was awarded the Nobel price for literature .

Canada on Dec 15, 2017

Amazon Customer: I`m still reading the stories, but I really love them. I`m so glad I discovered this author.

Canada on Apr 20, 2017

Sherrie Miranda: Garcia Marquez will go down in history as one of the greatest writers of Magic Realism in the 20th century. His short stories are some of my favorites as it does take a while to get to know all the characters of his novels.
"Strange Pilgrims" is no exception. Latinos in exile will always miss their home despite their imperfections. They will always be in a strange land with customs they don't know or understand. And they will always meet strangers who are even more odd than they are.
There are no normal people in this collection of short stories. There are no normal situations. Then again, what IS normal? Just as the protagonists themselves are often confused and bewildered, so will the reader be.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez: you will be missed! Thank God, we have your books to remind us of this writer who understood the outcasts of Latin America. May you never be forgotten!

United States on May 02, 2016

karamanda: this was bought as gift - recipient pleased

United Kingdom on May 05, 2015

M. Ferrara: What an ideal book for my Garcia Marquez collection. Some stories appear to have no point--but that's a North American viewpoint. South Americans: "It is what It Is." My favorite story about children turning on the lights in their apartment and being magically realistic is in this collection. Short story books serve two purposes for me: One, when I can't sleep and need a boost toward dreamland, and Two, the paperback is easy to cart around while I'm in waiting rooms for appointments. The book can also serve as a "test run" for a new reader who wants to sample his style, characters, sentences ending in ways you'd never expect but can appreciate, and plots (some, "sort of").

United States on Apr 27, 2010

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Short Stories (Books) Short Stories
Contemporary Literature & Fiction Contemporary Literature & Fiction
Publisher ‏ ‎ Vintage; Reprint edition Independent Publishing Network HarperOne; Reprint edition
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 5.25 x 0.6 x 8 inches 6 x 0.93 x 9 inches 0.72 x 5.31 x 8 inches
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 6.6 ounces 1.2 pounds 8.5 ounces
Best Sellers Rank #2,991 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction#6,419 in Short Stories #17,505 in Literary Fiction #144 in World Literature #1,108 in American Literature #1,585 in Historical Fiction #23 in Caribbean & Latin American Literature#4,270 in Contemporary Women Fiction#7,494 in Literary Fiction
Paperback ‏ ‎ 208 pages 370 pages 288 pages
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Customer Reviews 4.5/5 stars of 336 ratings 4.4/5 stars of 12,056 ratings 4.4/5 stars of 1,441 ratings
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1400034697 978-1838530563 978-0061338816
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1400034698 1838530568 0061338818
Literary Fiction (Books) Literary Fiction Literary Fiction
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