I think that this is one of those books that's a bit boring in the begining but as the story progresses it grwos more in depth and metaphors and becomes really enjoyable - so much that you can't put it away.
That was my experience with this book. I advanced through it slowly the first 70 pages or so and then read the rest of the book in one day just because the story actually started to make sense and feel real and sensible. In my opinion Gabriel García Márquez is a great storyteller and I cannot wait to read his other works of ART. Great book!
Kind regards &c &c,
Elizabeth M.