220 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380009947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportun...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,576 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
emotional 41%
dark 28%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
funny 12%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
220 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780380009947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Written with compassionate realism and wit, the stories in this mesmerizing collection depict the disparities of town and village life in South America, of the frightfully poor and outrageously rich, of memories and illusions, and of lost opportun...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,576 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
emotional 41%
dark 28%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
funny 12%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating