646 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060738884
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 28 July 2009
Description
As seamstresses, the young sisters Emília and Luzia dos Santos know how to cut, mend, and conceal – useful skills in the lawless backcountry of Brazil, where ruthless land barons feud with bands of outlaw cangaceiros, trapping innocent residents i...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 62%
reflective 62%
tense 37%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Torture, MurderMinor
Miscarriage
646 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060738884
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 28 July 2009
Description
As seamstresses, the young sisters Emília and Luzia dos Santos know how to cut, mend, and conceal – useful skills in the lawless backcountry of Brazil, where ruthless land barons feud with bands of outlaw cangaceiros, trapping innocent residents i...
Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 62%
reflective 62%
tense 37%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Character: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Torture, MurderMinor
Miscarriage