Moldy Strawberries by Caio Fernando Abreu

Moldy Strawberries

Caio Fernando Abreu with Bruna Dantas Lobato (Translator)

200 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Surreal and gripping stories about desire, tyranny, fear, and love, from one of Brazil’s greatest queer writers, whose work is appering in English for the first time.In 18 gripping and daring stories filled with tension and intimacy, Caio Fernando...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 46%
dark 30%
sad 30%
funny 23%
mysterious 23%
challenging 15%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.01

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