Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado

Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon

Jorge Amado

448 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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Description

One bright spring day in 1925, Gabriela arrives from the poverty-stricken backwoods of Brazil to the lively seaside port of Ilhéus amid a flock of filthy migrant workers. Though wearing rags and covered in dirt, she attracts the attention of Nacib...

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Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
funny 53%
lighthearted 46%
adventurous 40%
reflective 37%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 37%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 67% | Character: 20% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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