242 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385474016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,617 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 31%
reflective 31%
sad 31%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 17%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Death, Forced institutionalization242 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385474016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,617 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 31%
reflective 31%
sad 31%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 17%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Death, Forced institutionalization