408: Memories of my Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
APR 25, 202455 MIN
408: Memories of my Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
APR 25, 202455 MIN
Description
<p>P&C drink and review Cru Cab IPA from Big Truck brewery, then invite special guest Longinus to help them discuss a novella by Marquez. This is part of P&C's on-going "shortcut to the classics" series. </p>
<p>The book is written by an old man about an old man who is reflecting on his life. </p>
<p>On his 90th birthday, the unnamed protagonist -- who is a confirmed bachelor and frequent patron of brothels -- wanted to give himself a night of wild love with an adolescent virgin. The book is about his reminiscenses, but mostly about his relationship with this one girl. </p>
<p>The protagonist has lived 90 years with no love in his life, but now, at the end, he falls madly in love with a very young girl, with whom he doesn't have sex. </p>
<p>The book presents some deep reflections on love, sex, passion, and jealousy. In one sense, it's a very raunchy and disturbing book, with difficult themes. In another sense, it's an interesting commentary on love. </p>