Leaf Storm and Other Stories by Gabriel García Márquez

Leaf Storm and Other Stories

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

146 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Contains the Novella Leaf Storm: 'SUDDENLY, AS IF A WHIRLWIND HAD SET DOWN ROOTS IN THE CENTRE OF THE TOWN, THE BANANA COMPANY ARRIVED, PURSUED BY THE LEAF STORM' As a blizzard of warehouses and amusement parlours and slums descends on the small t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 933 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
emotional 39%
dark 31%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
tense 24%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.58

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