Bairro da Lata by Luiza Maria de Eça Leal, John Steinbeck

168 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Unburdened by the material necessities of the more fortunate, the denizens of Cannery Row discover rewards unknown in more traditional society. Henri the painter sorts through junk lots for pieces of wood to incorporate into the boat he is buildin...

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Moods

reflective 63%
funny 59%
lighthearted 43%
emotional 37%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 11%
dark 8%
challenging 6%
informative 2%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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