--- product_id: 79429324 title: "Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Vintage International)" price: "VT14538" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79429324-chronicle-of-a-death-foretold-vintage-international store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Magic realism storytelling Nobel laureate author Novella, quick read Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Vintage International) **Price:** VT14538 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into a timeless literary gem that everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Vintage International) - **How much does it cost?** VT14538 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79429324-chronicle-of-a-death-foretold-vintage-international) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect weekend read:** Turn lazy days into captivating adventures - • **Provocative social commentary:** Explore themes of honor, patriarchy, and collective responsibility - • **Unique crime story with a twist:** Mystery revealed upfront but tension never fades - • **Compact yet richly layered narrative:** A full-bodied story in just a few hours - • **Masterful storytelling by a Nobel laureate:** Experience literary genius that grips from page one ## Overview Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a critically acclaimed novella blending magic realism with a gripping crime story. This compact masterpiece, penned by a Nobel Prize winner, challenges social norms and keeps readers hooked despite revealing the mystery upfront. Ideal for professionals seeking a thought-provoking yet quick literary escape. ## Description ISBN13: 9781400034710 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Review: Bewitchingly intense, thought-provoking! - This novella by the nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a stunner! The narration, the plot, the elements of magic realism, the story, the folkloric tinge - everything is masterful and crafted with an adeptness characteristic of this magician of a writer. It grips the reader right from page one, and can be put down only when finished. Take my word - There's no other way to deal with this one. Although short, it is 'as full of incident, as richly and roundly characterised, as many books four, five or possibly ten times its length...' ( Evening Standard) Gabriel Garcia Marquez raises some critical moral debates and brings to fore the collective responsibility of a society towards the crime of honor. What might be misunderstood as misogynistic undertones, is actually the writer's unabashed portrayal of the flaws of patriarchy. The most striking feature of this book is how the mystery is revealed right in the beginning but still it remains as gripping and as engaging had the writer indulged in the mundane practice of weaving events and proofs for later revelation. I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to be lured into the enchanting realms of literature. Tip: It takes only a few hours to be read so pick it on a Sunday or an off day to turn an otherwise lazy day into an exciting adventure. Review: literature tells a crime story uniquely - The ending is mesmerising, unbelievable and shocking at the same time. The mother unwittingly becomes a party to the murder of her son, so sadly discovered later by her! The magical charm of Marquez’s writing drips on every word, every sentence. ## Features - ISBN13: 9781400034710 - Condition: New - Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,022,300 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,802 in Fantasy Anthologies #5,817 in Military Fantasy (Books) #7,801 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,415 Reviews | ## Images ![Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Vintage International) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819CSO9zWHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bewitchingly intense, thought-provoking! *by P***R on 13 April 2018* This novella by the nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a stunner! The narration, the plot, the elements of magic realism, the story, the folkloric tinge - everything is masterful and crafted with an adeptness characteristic of this magician of a writer. It grips the reader right from page one, and can be put down only when finished. Take my word - There's no other way to deal with this one. Although short, it is 'as full of incident, as richly and roundly characterised, as many books four, five or possibly ten times its length...' ( Evening Standard) Gabriel Garcia Marquez raises some critical moral debates and brings to fore the collective responsibility of a society towards the crime of honor. What might be misunderstood as misogynistic undertones, is actually the writer's unabashed portrayal of the flaws of patriarchy. The most striking feature of this book is how the mystery is revealed right in the beginning but still it remains as gripping and as engaging had the writer indulged in the mundane practice of weaving events and proofs for later revelation. I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to be lured into the enchanting realms of literature. Tip: It takes only a few hours to be read so pick it on a Sunday or an off day to turn an otherwise lazy day into an exciting adventure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ literature tells a crime story uniquely *by G***H on 2 October 2024* The ending is mesmerising, unbelievable and shocking at the same time. The mother unwittingly becomes a party to the murder of her son, so sadly discovered later by her! The magical charm of Marquez’s writing drips on every word, every sentence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marquez's characteristic magical realism... *by K***M on 15 June 2019* I have heard so much about Marquez’s books. He is known to weave his stories wrapped in magical realism. His writing style is one of those that enchant you completely. And to get all those heard words right, I picked up this one as my first Garcia’s read. No wonder he is a Noble Prize Winner in literature. Chronicle Of A Death Foretold is a gripping story that portrays the shame of the society which believes in the virginity of a woman only if she can produce a crimson stain on the white sheet after her first night. This formed the plotline of this book. Angela is returned to her parents’ home after her husband Bayardo discovers that she is not a virgin. Her mother beats her up to get the name out of her mouth who deflowered her. She utters, “Santiago Nasar.” Hearing this, her twin brothers set on a fury mission to kill the young man. They announce their plan of killing Santiago to everyone in the town. Yet he could not be saved from succumbing to the children’s play of stabbing. To know why, read the book. It is a fine piece of literature that develops its story slowly, taking its own sweet time. I liked how the author manages to keep the reader hooked to the book till the last page without any evident suspense. The book keeps its readers attached to it solely on the grounds of its spellbinding narration. The narrative is smooth and the central plot intriguing. Although there were so many characters to puzzle me, in the end, the book did captivate me. I would recommend this book to people who already have a good command over language and possess a habit of reading a little complex literature. For the newbies, wait for a while before you embark on exploring Marquez’s world. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chronicle of a Death Foretold - Love in the Time of Cholera (Oprah's Book Club) - One Hundred Years of Solitude (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79429324-chronicle-of-a-death-foretold-vintage-international](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79429324-chronicle-of-a-death-foretold-vintage-international) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*