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170 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060751579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportun...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,087 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
emotional 39%
dark 26%
tense 17%
funny 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
170 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060751579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 February 2005
Description
Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportun...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,087 reviews
Moods
sad 56%
emotional 39%
dark 26%
tense 17%
funny 14%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating