My Sweet Orange Tree by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

My Sweet Orange Tree

Zeze #1

José Mauro de Vasconcelos

208 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Five-year-old Zezé lives in Rio de Janeiro, in a forgotten slump in great poverty. But Zezé is not alone. In this world of scolding and beating, he has discovered a magical universe where he spends most of his time: the realm of imagination. There...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,290 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 81%
reflective 45%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 19%
lighthearted 19%
dark 14%
challenging 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.32

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