Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros

Caramelo

Sandra Cisneros

464 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Lala Reyes' grandmother is descended from a family of renowned rebozo, or shawl-makers. The striped (caramelo) is the most beautiful of all, and the one that makes its way, like the family history it has come to represent, into Lala's possession. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 81%
funny 35%
hopeful 24%
challenging 13%
informative 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 28%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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