Swift as Desire by Laura Esquivel

Swift as Desire

Laura Esquivel with Stephen A. Lytle (Translator)

208 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Instead of entering the world crying like other babies, Júbilo was born with a smile on his face. He had a gift for hearing what was in people's hearts, for listening to sand dunes sing and insects whisper. Even as a young boy, acting as an inter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 62%
sad 50%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 42%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.54

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