Showdown by Jorge Amado

Showdown

Jorge Amado with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

432 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Description

A classic Brazilian "Western" full of romance and adventure, violence and courage, and peopled with wonderfully earthy characters from the legendary author's childhood."Set in Bahia at the turn of the century, Showdown is brimming with the gunmen,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.18

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