The Almond Picker by Simonetta Agnello Hornby

The Almond Picker

Simonetta Agnello Hornby with Alastair McEwen (Translator)

315 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The child of poor farmers, La Mennulara became a maid for a well-to-do local family when she was only a girl; by dint of hard work and intelligence, she became the indispensable administrator of the family's affairs. Still, she was a mere servant,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
reflective 81%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
dark 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.46

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