243 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780722533949
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperTorch (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)
Publication date: 01 March 2011
Description
A haunting parable from this increasingly popular Brazilian author, recounting his quest into the Mojave desert, where he and his wife encountered angelic beings, who challenged him to follow his dreams. "By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept",...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
adventurous 45%
inspiring 29%
challenging 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
dark 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%Average rating
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243 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780722533949
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperTorch (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)
Publication date: 01 March 2011
Description
A haunting parable from this increasingly popular Brazilian author, recounting his quest into the Mojave desert, where he and his wife encountered angelic beings, who challenged him to follow his dreams. "By The River Piedra, I Sat Down And Wept",...
Community Reviews Summary of 698 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
adventurous 45%
inspiring 29%
challenging 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
dark 8%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.