Leaf Storm by Gabriel García Márquez

Leaf Storm

Gabriel García Márquez with Gregory Rabassa (Translator)

119 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Moods

mysterious 66%
reflective 48%
emotional 33%
challenging 30%
tense 24%
dark 18%
sad 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 24% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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