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256 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400032778
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 13 August 2002
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,718 reviews
Moods
sad 33%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 29%
funny 28%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Death, Child abuseModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Racism, Fatphobia256 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400032778
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 13 August 2002
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,718 reviews
Moods
sad 33%
reflective 30%
lighthearted 29%
funny 28%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
dark 10%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Death, Child abuseModerate
Rape, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Racism, Fatphobia