Memories of My Melancholy Whores

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Elderly man's poignant quest for love's essence.

If you're a fan of poignant, deeply human stories that blend the bittersweet tang of old age with a late-blossoming romance, "Memories of My Melancholy Whores" may speak to you. Imagine a love story unfolding in the twilight years of life, with Garcia Marquez's magical touch adding depth and eccentric charm to the pursuit of love's last hurrah. It's a short read with lasting impact, exploring passion where it's least expected.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Memories of My Melancholy Whores

Regular price RM44.31 MYR
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ISBN: 9780224077644
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Romance, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.58
(rated by 92038 readers)

Description

Contemplates the misfortunes of old age, and celebrates the joys of being in love. This work tells of an unnamed second-rate reporter who on the eve of his ninetieth birthday decides to give himself 'a night of mad love with a virgin adolescent'.
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Elderly man's poignant quest for love's essence.

If you're a fan of poignant, deeply human stories that blend the bittersweet tang of old age with a late-blossoming romance, "Memories of My Melancholy Whores" may speak to you. Imagine a love story unfolding in the twilight years of life, with Garcia Marquez's magical touch adding depth and eccentric charm to the pursuit of love's last hurrah. It's a short read with lasting impact, exploring passion where it's least expected.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.