The characters lacked depth, the plots described could have been more consistent, and to top it all,too many unnecessary adjectives for a scene.

The only good thing about the book was the growth of Mehrunnisa from an innocent kid who desired to marry the Prince, a young adolescent feeling passionate about him, a married woman who remained faithful to her soldier husband, and finally to a new bride who was strong, yet subtle in her decisions.

Márquez has described the vulnerabilities of the characters that has brought out their darker colours within them. This book isn't just about love - it's about all those emotions that make us human; love, obsession, anger, jealousy, temptation, etc. Setting aside our personal values, this book is a journey in exploring various emotions and the depth they carry along.