Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos by Jorge Amado

Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos

Jorge Amado

512 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction magical realism romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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It surprises no one that the charming but wayward Vadinho dos Guimaraes–a gambler notorious for never winning—dies during Carnival. His long suffering widow Dona Flor devotes herself to her cooking school and her friends, who urge her to remarry. ...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 477 reviews

Moods

funny: 83%

lighthearted: 70%

emotional: 54%

relaxing: 29%

adventurous: 25%

reflective: 20%

inspiring: 16%

mysterious: 16%

challenging: 12%

hopeful: 4%

informative: 4%

sad: 4%

tense: 4%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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