Gabriel García Márquez's Chronicle of a Death Foretold is a masterful novella that deconstructs the nature of truth, honor, and collective responsibility. Set in a small Colombian town, the story revolves around an impending murder that everyone knows will happen but no one prevents. Márquez creates a brilliant meditation on fate, social expectations, and the complex moral landscape of a community bound by rigid traditions.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because sometimes the most interesting story is not what happens, but how it happens.

DETAILS: • Author: Gabriel García Márquez • Publisher: Vintage • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 1, 2003 • ISBN: 9781400034710 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days