The novel tells the story of the rise and fall of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. It is a rich and brilliant chronicle of life and death, and the tragicomedy of humankind. In the noble, ridiculous, beautiful, and tawdry story of the Buendía family, one sees all of humanity, just as in the history, myths, growth, and decay of Macondo, one sees all of Latin America.

The author takes you across many continents and presents each location with such detail that you feel you are one of the locals. The depth with which the author describes the characters instills a feeling of familiarity in such a way that we feel like we know someone just like that. A truly amazing story for anyone who likes to read about love, action, betrayal, or suspense. When you buy this be sure to buy an extra copy to share with your friends, you will want to reread this one again.