Jorge Amado

Start here: Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon (1958)

Vinda do agreste, Gabriela chega a Ilhéus em 1925, em busca de trabalho. É levada do “mercado dos escravos”, lugar onde acampam os retirantes, pelo árabe Nacib. O dono do bar Vesúvio não atenta de imediato para a beleza da moça, escondida sob os trapos e a poeira do caminho. Não tarda, porém, a descobrir que ela tem a cor da canela e o cheiro do cravo.

Common questions about Jorge Amado

What is Jorge Amado best known for?

Jorge Amado is best known for Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, published in 1958 with 11 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Jorge Amado's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Jorge Amado written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Jorge Amado, published between 1958 and 1969. The most popular are Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon and Tent of Miracles.

Which Jorge Amado book should I read first?

Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon is the usual place to start: it is Jorge Amado's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Jorge Amado write?

Jorge Amado's books on SansFiction are tagged Brazil, Romance and Women.