Love in the Time of Cholera

Interesting Facts

• The novel is based on the real love story of Gabriel García Márquez's parents.
• The book explores the theme of love in its various forms, including romantic, platonic, and familial love.
• The main characters, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza, wait more than fifty years to be together.
• The novel spans over half a century, beginning in the late 19th century and ending in the early 20th century.
• The book details the cultural and social changes occurring in Latin America during this period.
• One of the key themes of the novel is the patience and devotion displayed by Florentino Ariza in waiting for his beloved.
• Gabriel García Márquez uses magical realism to give the narrative a special atmosphere and depth.
• The novel was adapted into a film in 2007, starring Javier Bardem and Giovanna Mezzogiorno.