Chronicle of a Death Foretold [GGM Book Club Series]

About the Book – Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1981):
In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the entire town knows that Santiago Nasar will be murdered by the Vicario twins, yet no one steps in to stop it. This is the unsettling brilliance of the novel and despite the killers being identified from the start, the townspeople remain paralyzed by fate, honor and cultural expectations. Márquez writes the story based on real events and examines the bizarre ways a community can justify its collective inaction. Márquez recasts the town into a pressure cooker where everyone is aware of the impending tragedy but chooses to ignore it, creating a tense, foreboding atmosphere where destiny feels both difficult to escape.

Who would enjoy this? Readers who enjoy tight, suspense-filled stories about murder and open secrets.

About the Author, Gabriel García Márquez:

• He is famous for magical realism, a writing style that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, making the impossible feel believable.
• He is the most translated Spanish-language author of the last century.
• His most famous book is One Hundred Years of Solitude (1967).
• He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982.
• His work shaped how the world views Latin America, especially the Colombian Caribbean, where his stories reflect the local culture and identity.

About the Event:

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez Series: From February to June, we'll read 5 selected books from GGM.
• Before Coming: Reading the book is encouraged but not required—just be okay with spoilers!
• Socializing: Join 30 minutes early and stay for a drink after the discussion.
• Contribution: $3 suggested to cover $24/month meetup costs; extra funds go to Amnesty International. Pay cash at the end of the event.