Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros

Caramelo

Sandra Cisneros

443 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Every year, Ceyala "Lala" Reyes' family--aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and Lala's six older brothers--packs up three cars and, in a wild ride, drive from Chicago to the Little Grandfather and Awful Grandmother's house in Mexico City for the sum...

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Community Reviews Summary of 965 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 78%
funny 46%
sad 23%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 9%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
dark 3%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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