No One Writes to the Colonel book by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Set in the decaying Colombian town of Macondo, the Colonel is scraping together the money for food and medicine. It is the Colonel's rooster that gives him hope for a better future as it has become a symbol of defiance in the face of despair. 

No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez – A Poignant Tale of Hope and Waiting

No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez is a powerful novella about an aging war veteran and his wife living in poverty, clinging to hope as they wait for a long-promised government pension. Rich in symbolism and emotion, this classic showcases Márquez’s masterful storytelling. Available now at Attic Books Nairobi.

Book details

• Format Paperback
• Pages80 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN100241968739
• ISBN139780241968734