Best Modern Novel: One-Hundred Years of Solitude
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, author Gabriel Garcia Marquez remains one of the most innovative Latin American Authors and the father of the “Magical Realism” movement. Marquez fictionalizes life in South America, by offering a glimpse into the Buendia Familia, and the mythical town of Macondo, Macondo beautifully blends fantasy and reality. One Hundred Years of Solitude gives thought to common tragedy and political turmoil throughout the 1960-1980s in Latin America in an educational and still intriguing way, on its way to becoming a classic.
Favorite Classic: The Stranger
Notable French philosopher Albert Camus combines components of literature likable to “The Trial” by Franz Kafka and “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky in a beautifully written novella. Camus tells the story of a Frenchman on trial for the murder of an Arab in Algiers, who simply does not care about his fate. Camus utilizes elements of suspense and dullness to touch on the divide and animosity between Europeans and Arabs in the former French Colony of Algeria.
Favorite Short Story: A Good Man is Hard to Find
Esteemed Southern Gothic author, Flannery O’Connor combines suspense, shock, gore, and twists of old-fashioned life in a Hollywood-esques story. Following a family of five on a road trip, readers witness their murder by an escaped convict. O’Connor’s work is often described as fiercely entertaining and grotesque, likable to touching an electrified fence.
Favorite Essay Collection: So Sad Today
Author of best selling novels such as “The Pisces” and “Milk Fed”, modern author, Mellisa Broder, touches on her childhood, women, trauma, liberation, and social taboos in a series of well constructed and thoughtful essays. Often critically acclaimed by feminist reading groups, Broder leaves a lasting impact on readers. The essays are relatable and still poignant, but yet funny and charming.
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