241 pages • first pub 1989 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0385474016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books (Doubleday)
Publication date: 01 September 1994
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,335 reviews
Moods
sad 32%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 31%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 16%
tense 11%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Animal deathMinor
Death, Racism, Death of parent
241 pages • first pub 1989 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0385474016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books (Doubleday)
Publication date: 01 September 1994
Description
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almos...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,335 reviews
Moods
sad 32%
lighthearted 31%
reflective 31%
funny 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 16%
tense 11%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
informative 5%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic relationshipModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Animal deathMinor
Death, Racism, Death of parent