- “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: This iconic masterpiece is set in the fictional town of Macondo, which draws inspiration from different Colombian regions.
- “Love in the Time of Cholera” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: This novel is set primarily in the coastal city of Cartagena and explores themes of love, aging, and passion.
- “News of a Kidnapping” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Based on true events, this book depicts the kidnappings orchestrated by the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar during the turbulent times in 1990s Colombia.
- “The Sound of Things Falling” by Juan Gabriel Vásquez: Set in Bogotá, this novel delves into the consequences of the drug trade through the story of Antonio Yammara, a law professor with a dark past.
- “Delirium” by Laura Restrepo: This book is set in Bogotá’s mental hospital and follows the stories of patients, doctors, and a journalist, painting a vivid picture of the country’s social and political climate.
- “Outlaws” by Javier Cercas: Though it’s not entirely set in Colombia, parts of this novel take place in the La Picota prison in Bogotá, offering a perspective on the tragic life of former Colombian guerilla fighter José Antonio Galán.
- “The Armies” by Evelio Rosero: Set in a small Colombian town, this novel explores the impact of conflict on civilian life, as seen through the eyes of an elderly man witnessing the abduction of his wife.
- “Fever Dream” by Samanta Schweblin: This novel, while set in an unidentified rural location in Argentina, is written by a Colombian author. It examines unsettling events through a hallucinatory narrative that blurs the boundaries between reality and nightmares.
- “The Dark Bride” by Laura Restrepo: This intriguing story is set in the jungle region of Colombia and portrays the life of Sayonara, a young girl who gets married at the age of thirteen.
- “Birds of Passage” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: This novel, based on a true story, takes place in the coastal region of La Guajira. It chronicles the lives of smugglers and explores themes of love, greed, and destiny.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Colombia
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