Literary · Magical realism · Historical romance
Love in the Time of Cholera
Florentino Ariza falls in love as a young man with Fermina Daza, who marries a respected doctor. He waits more than fifty years for another chance, in a Caribbean port town.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1985
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 348
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like lush, slow literary fiction about obsession and long-term love.
Skip this if you want a conventional romance, since the protagonist's behavior is often troubling.
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Quick answers about Love in the Time of Cholera
- What is Love in the Time of Cholera about?
- Florentino Ariza falls in love as a young man with Fermina Daza, who marries a respected doctor. He waits more than fifty years for another chance, in a Caribbean port town.
- Who should read Love in the Time of Cholera?
- Read it if you like lush, slow literary fiction about obsession and long-term love. Skip it if you want a conventional romance, since the protagonist's behavior is often troubling.
- How long and how fast is Love in the Time of Cholera?
- It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 348 pages, first published in 1985.
- Does Love in the Time of Cholera have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Sexual content, Infidelity.
- Can I borrow Love in the Time of Cholera for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Love in the Time of Cholera; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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