Crónica de una muerte anunciada

I own about 70 copies of illegally-photocopied versions of this book so I can use it with my students in class. And unlike most books I teach, I read this one every year. Why? 'Cuz it's an unbelievable text. I firmly believe that Santiago Nasar is one of literature's greatest Christ-figures. Many of G......more

Truth in the title: the title tells us exactly the plot of the novel. A man is stabbed to death. He’s a fairly wealthy young man (he’s 21) who runs a cattle ranch inherited from his father. There’s an interesting ethnic twist: His father’s family speaks Arabic at home and his family's housekeeper on......more

Unavoidable. Santiago Nasar has taken over the family ranch after his father’s death, and now lives merrily with his mother, Placida Linero; the cook, Victoria Guzman; and her daughter, Divina Flor. The day starts normally; wakes up in the morning, chats with this mother over breakfast, and sets o......more