Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado

Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon

Jorge Amado

448 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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Description

One bright spring day in 1925, Gabriela arrives from the poverty-stricken backwoods of Brazil to the lively seaside port of Ilhéus amid a flock of filthy migrant workers. Though wearing rags and covered in dirt, she attracts the attention of Nacib...

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Community Reviews Summary of 380 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
funny 54%
lighthearted 48%
adventurous 39%
reflective 36%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 38%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 20% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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