Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands by Jorge Amado

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands

Jorge Amado

560 pages • first pub 1966 (view editions)

fiction magical realism romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands is ideal for readers who relish exploring the complexities of love, desire, and cultural identity through a blend of magical realism and rich social commentary.

Community Reviews

3.85
based on 478 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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