45 pages • 1 hour read
Gabriel García MárquezThe General in His Labyrinth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez chronicles the final seven months of Simón Bolívar’s life as he journeys toward the Colombian coast in hopes of reaching Europe. Amidst declining health and stark poverty, the former liberator navigates political unrest and personal disillusionment, while reflecting on his legacy and the disintegration of his vision for a united South America.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez receives praise for its poetic prose and rich historical detail, painting a vivid portrait of Simón Bolívar’s final days. Critics admired the depth of character exploration and emotional gravity, though some felt the narrative's slow pace and somber tone might not appeal to all readers.
Who Should Read The General in His Labyrinth?
A reader who enjoys The General in His Labyrinth by Gabriel García Márquez likely appreciates historical fiction with a lyrical narrative, rich in magical realism. They may also enjoy works like Márquez’s own One Hundred Years of Solitude or Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits for their intricate storytelling and deep character studies.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Magical Realism
Latin American Literature
Politics / Government
History: World
Values/Ideas: Fate
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Society: Colonialism