Leaf Storm and Other Stories by Gabriel García Márquez

Leaf Storm and Other Stories

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

146 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 913 reviews

Moods

mysterious 61%
reflective 61%
emotional 37%
dark 31%
sad 29%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 41%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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