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304 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573226028
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the tumultuous years following the Mexican revolution, this extraordinary tale of love is seen through the eyes of the irresistible Catalina Guzman, a guileless adolescent who leaves her poor parents to marry a retired general twice her age.
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 36%
dark 29%
inspiring 24%
funny 19%
tense 17%
challenging 12%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, PregnancyModerate
Violence, Cursing, Sexual contentMinor
Physical abuse, Confinement, Incest
304 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573226028
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the tumultuous years following the Mexican revolution, this extraordinary tale of love is seen through the eyes of the irresistible Catalina Guzman, a guileless adolescent who leaves her poor parents to marry a retired general twice her age.
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 36%
dark 29%
inspiring 24%
funny 19%
tense 17%
challenging 12%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, PregnancyModerate
Violence, Cursing, Sexual contentMinor
Physical abuse, Confinement, Incest