Caramelo or Puro Cuento by Sandra Cisneros

Caramelo or Puro Cuento

Sandra Cisneros

446 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An extraordinary new novel from the author of "The House on Mango Street" is a multigenerational story of a Mexican-American family whose myriad voices create a dazzling weave of passion, poignancy, and the stuff of life.

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 81%
funny 38%
hopeful 20%
informative 16%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%
dark 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 30%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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