Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado, Harriet de Onís

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

Jorge Amado, Harriet de Onís

576 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction magical realism romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

It surprises no one that the charming but wayward Vadinho dos Guimaraes–a gambler notorious for never winning—dies during Carnival. His long suffering widow Dona Flor devotes herself to her cooking school and her friends, who urge her to remarry. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 288 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
funny 66%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 25%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.85

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