Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon by Jorge Amado

Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon

Jorge Amado

426 pages first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics romance emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

Ideal for readers who savor lush, slow-burning narratives that weave together vibrant cultural tapestries with the complexities of human desire and societal transformation.

Description

One bright spring day in 1925, Gabriela arrives from the poverty-stricken backwoods of Brazil to the lively seaside port of Ilhéus amid a flock of filthy migrant workers. Though wearing rags and covered in dirt, she attracts the attention of Nacib...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.05
based on 557 reviews

Moods

emotional: 55%

funny: 55%

lighthearted: 48%

reflective: 37%

adventurous: 34%

hopeful: 18%

informative: 11%

relaxing: 11%

sad: 11%

challenging: 6%

dark: 6%

inspiring: 4%

mysterious: 4%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
45% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
68% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!

If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more