Uh oh! It's time to finish!

Hi All! I am about 75 pages away from being finished so hopefully I will be done in the next two days (if not today). I feel like I am late for an assignment! I have a feeling I may not be the only one, though. ;-) I've continued to enjoy the book very much. I have been thinking a lot about the title and the meanings of solitude in relation to the themes in the book. It is interesting how each character experiences solitude in different ways, but it seems to lead to a connection between people and environments that would diminish that solitude...the interconnectedness of people, family, neighbors, outsiders, cultures, communities....
As for my favorite characters, that seems to be evolving throughout the book. You cannot help, I think, but have a continuous affection for Ursula. As the matriarch of the family, she influences the many generations throughout the book whether it be subtle or blatant. When the book began I favored Aureliano Buendia over Jose Arcadio as children but my views of them changed as they became men...
Well, I suppose I should finish it and then we can talk more. Not to jump the gun, but I have about six novels I haven't read yet that could be potentials for the next book. I don't want to dominate the book decisions though so I am happy to shop for something new (I can always spend money at the bookstore!)