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304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781987143614
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 31 July 2018
Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, female empowerment, and the complexities of growing up in the face of conflict and uncertainty, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives that explore the human spirit.
Description
In the vein of Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a mesmerizing debut set against the backdrop of the devastating violence of 1990's Colombia about a sheltered young girl and a teenage maid who strike an unlikely friendship that threatens ...
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Moods
emotional: 77%
sad: 59%
dark: 57%
tense: 57%
challenging: 38%
reflective: 36%
informative: 28%
adventurous: 9%
mysterious: 8%
hopeful: 7%
inspiring: 6%
funny: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Violence, RapeModerate
Death, Sexual assault, Mental illnessMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Sexual violence304 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781987143614
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 31 July 2018
Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, female empowerment, and the complexities of growing up in the face of conflict and uncertainty, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives that explore the human spirit.
Description
In the vein of Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a mesmerizing debut set against the backdrop of the devastating violence of 1990's Colombia about a sheltered young girl and a teenage maid who strike an unlikely friendship that threatens ...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 77%
sad: 59%
dark: 57%
tense: 57%
challenging: 38%
reflective: 36%
informative: 28%
adventurous: 9%
mysterious: 8%
hopeful: 7%
inspiring: 6%
funny: 1%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Violence, RapeModerate
Death, Sexual assault, Mental illnessMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Sexual violence