Relato de un náufrago
Relato de un náufrago
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Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 1950s
2006
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Relato de un náufrago by Gabriel García Márquez recounts the harrowing experience of a Colombian sailor who survives ten days adrift at sea. The narrative details the sailor's struggle for survival, confrontation with nature, and the aftermath of his ordeal, as told to Márquez, who presents it in an engaging journalistic style.
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Gabriel García Márquez's Relato de un náufrago captivates with its vivid storytelling and journalistic precision. Positively noted for its gripping narrative and exploration of human endurance, it offers a compelling look at survival. Some critiques highlight its straightforwardness compared to García Márquez's more complex works. Overall, a powerful read.
Who Should Read Relato de un náufrago?
A reader who enjoys survival tales and masterful journalism would appreciate Relato de un náufrago by Gabriel García Márquez. Fans of detailed narratives like Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild or Yann Martel’s Life of Pi will be drawn to its vivid storytelling and exploration of human resilience.
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Relato de un náufrago was initially published in 1955 as a 14-part serialized account in the Colombian newspaper El Espectador, demonstrating the power of serialized journalism during that era.
Gabriel García Márquez’s investigation revealed that what was initially thought to be a heroic survival story was actually a tragic tale tied to government negligence and a commercial cover-up.
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The book's full title translates to “The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor,” and it actually recounts the true story of Luis Alejandro Velasco, a Colombian sailor who was cast adrift in the Caribbean Sea for ten days.
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Novel • Fiction
Caribbean Sea • 1950s
2006
Adult
14-18 years
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