Leaf Storm by Gabriel García Márquez

Leaf Storm

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

119 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Contains the Novella Leaf Storm: 'SUDDENLY, AS IF A WHIRLWIND HAD SET DOWN ROOTS IN THE CENTRE OF THE TOWN, THE BANANA COMPANY ARRIVED, PURSUED BY THE LEAF STORM' As a blizzard of warehouses and amusement parlours and slums descends on the small t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 940 reviews

Moods

mysterious 62%
reflective 62%
emotional 39%
dark 31%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
tense 24%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.58

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