10 Best Books Like Love in the Time of Cholera

If you loved Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Romance3.91985348 pages

After being rejected by his beloved Fermina fifty-one years ago, Florentino has waited through decades of her marriage to another man, never abandoning hope that he might win her heart. When Fermina's husband dies, Florentino finally gets his chance to rekindle their romance, but now they must discover whether a love that has endured half a century can bloom again in their old age.

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After You

Lou Clark #2 (works standalone)

by Jojo Moyes

4.22016448 pages

Why you'll love it:

This romance shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with Love in the Time of Cholera fans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Love in the Time of Cholera?

The most similar books to Love in the Time of Cholera are Anna Karenina, Still Me, One Italian Summer.

What should I read after Love in the Time of Cholera?

After finishing Love in the Time of Cholera, readers most commonly pick up Anna Karenina next.

Who writes books like Gabriel García Márquez?

Authors similar to Gabriel García Márquez include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.

What genre is Love in the Time of Cholera?

Love in the Time of Cholera is a Romance novel by Gabriel García Márquez, published in 1985. It features elements of Classic Literature.

How long is Love in the Time of Cholera?

Love in the Time of Cholera is 348 pages long.

About Love in the Time of Cholera

It was inevitable: the scent of bitter almonds always reminded him of the fate of unrequited love.' Fifty-one years have passed since Fermina rebuffed Florentino and married Juvenal Urbino instead. Swearing his love to her, he lives for the day when he can court her again. When Fermina's husband is killed, Florentino seizes his chance to declare his enduring love. But can young love find new life in the twilight of their lives? Love in the Time of Cholera is re-issued on Gabriel García Márquez 's birthday to celebrate the publication of his books as ebooks for the first time.

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