Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on real events that took place in 1951 in the small Colombian town of Sucre, where a man named Cayetano Gentile was murdered.
• The structure of the book is unusual: it begins with the end, the moment of the murder, and gradually reveals the events leading to this tragic moment.
• One of the central themes of the book is the question of fate and predestination, as all the townspeople knew about the impending murder but were unable to prevent it.
• The book explores the theme of honor and societal pressure, showing how social norms and expectations can lead to tragic consequences.
• Gabriel García Márquez uses elements of magical realism to create an atmosphere of foreboding and inevitability.
• The book raises questions about collective responsibility and societal inaction, as many townspeople knew about the murderers' plans but took no action to stop them.
• The characters in the book are based on real people whom Márquez knew personally, and he used his memories and interviews to create their portrayals.