Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

Fruit of the Drunken Tree

Ingrid Rojas Contreras

304 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional sad tense medium-paced
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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.

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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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Community Reviews

4.01
based on 3,676 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

8% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

83% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

46% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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