259 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780837162034
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 January 1936
Description
The novel examines the psychology of poverty during the drought in the interior of northeastern Brazil. The novel is narrated through the minds of several members of a family who, due to their lack of education and primitive natures, rarely commun...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
tense 62%
reflective 37%
sad 33%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Child abuse, Incest, Rape
259 pages • first pub 1936 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780837162034
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 January 1936
Description
The novel examines the psychology of poverty during the drought in the interior of northeastern Brazil. The novel is narrated through the minds of several members of a family who, due to their lack of education and primitive natures, rarely commun...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
tense 62%
reflective 37%
sad 33%
emotional 29%
mysterious 29%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 28% | Yes: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Toxic relationship, MurderModerate
Misogyny, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Child abuse, Incest, Rape