The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
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The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor

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Experience the harrowing true story of Luis Alejandro Belasco, the sole survivor of the Caldas shipwreck. Gabriel García Márquez masterfully recounts Belasco’s ten days adrift in the Caribbean Sea, revealing the resilience of the human spirit against the unforgiving forces of nature. A must-read for fans of survival stories and investigative journalism.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140157550
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Edition: New ed
  • No of Pages: 128
  • Weight: 98 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140157557
  • Publisher Date: 29 Feb 1996
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 199 mm
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 135 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

13 reviews for The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor

  1. Parth Jain –

    Márquez’s storytelling is captivating! The book vividly portrays the sailor’s ordeal. A real page-turner.

  2. Vishal Gurnani –

    I enjoyed the book, but some parts felt repetitive. Overall, a good story of resilience.

  3. Ekjot Singh Khurana –

    A quick, intense read about human endurance. Highly recommended for anyone interested in survival stories.

  4. Shashank Nath Mishra –

    A solid read. The beginning was gripping, but the middle felt slow. Overall it was a good story.

  5. Ambuj Garg –

    Amazing! I couldn’t put it down. Belasco’s story is incredible, and Márquez tells it perfectly.

  6. Debajit Patra –

    A remarkable story of survival against all odds. Márquez’s writing makes it unforgettable. The best survival story.

  7. Mudit Jain –

    A gripping tale of survival, though at times a bit slow. Márquez’s writing is beautiful as always. Belasco’s will is amazing.

  8. Pranay Yadav Yadav –

    Interesting account, but the writing felt a little dry at times. Still a worthwhile read.

  9. Akash Gupta –

    Short, sweet, and intense! A must-read for fans of adventure and true-life survival tales.

  10. Ansul Gupta –

    Not my favorite Márquez, but still a compelling story. Belasco’s struggle is truly inspiring.

  11. Savio Travasso –

    I found the book a bit underwhelming. Expected more from the novel, though the story is interesting.

  12. Prachi Joshi –

    I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! A short but powerful read about the strength inside us all.

  13. Hritik Kumar Singhal –

    Good book, but I expected more depth from García Márquez. Still, the survival story is compelling.

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