The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales by Edwidge Danticat, Elsa Henriquez, Diane Wolkstein

The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales

Edwidge Danticat, Elsa Henriquez, Diane Wolkstein

224 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories informative inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
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When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From or...

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Moods

funny 100%
inspiring 100%
lighthearted 100%
mysterious 100%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

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