Love in the Time of Cholera

When I first started reading this book I didn't think I would be giving it such a high rating! The style of this novel was rather slow and tiresome at first, which considering it's age now makes sense. And I believed I would be able to appreciate this novel but never fall in love with it. However I was very wrong! This novel blends beautifully the lush history of the Caribbean during the time of cholera with its political and social context shown through the different class backgrounds of the two characters Fermina Daza (who is of a lower social background ) to her husband Juvenal Urbino. However the novel also in depth explores themes of fate, passion, ageing, death, fate and infidelity. The combination of both of these intriguing topics for me makes this book an extra fascinating and engaging read. Wholeheartedly my current busy schedule has made it hard for me to fully engage in this novel as I've been forced to dip in and out but some of the reflections and musings this novel created, made me certain I could fully appreciate and enjoy this book better with a re read as it's brimming with beautiful reflections on love and ageing. I love that this book had a non conventional structure as well as a non-linear time frame. And I also loved that the characters exploration is the main storyline with little plot development as those are the kind of books I love. If you enjoy any of the mentioned themes or styles of this novel, I highly recommend this one to you. A modern classic I am so pleased I got round to reading. A slow burning gem of a novel that will stick with you long after the last page!