Bitter Grounds by Sandra Benítez

Bitter Grounds

Sandra Benítez

468 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Winner of the 1998 American Book AwardSpanning the years between 1932 and 1977, this beautifully told epic is set in the heart of El Salvador, where coffee plantations are the center of life for rich and poor alike. Following three generations of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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