denishmaru's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The author's writing style is a bit confusing at first, but when the reader gets the hang of it you get kind of used to it in the long run. I also found her writing style quirky, since it's a bit different from the usual styles I encountered which start in a simple way or in a poetic kind of way.
Different character POVs were actually depicted in the book whilst written consistently in the 3rd person, shifting from one character to another might also confuse some readers since the POVs were written in a mixed-up manner within a chapter instead of having them in different chapters.
As for the story, it's a mix of emotions, especially for Euridice, our main protagonist in the story where her brilliance is something you wanna cheer her on but towards the end, you can't help but be sad for her. The diverse characters quite depict the realness of people in life, especially with the culture itself set in the 1950s where there are some similarities with the Filipino culture itself in terms of marriage, family, and women being domesticated rather than having their own careers despite them being smart or ambitious and so on. There are characters that readers might love and hate but at the same time when you read more with the POVs, you can't help but understand and have that AHA moment why this character/s is/are this way. The way they were written was just so real, even the ending felt that way. It's not some fairy-tale type of story.
Also, I liked how a "marites" was depicted in the first few chapters because it really hits home to what a "marites" does, and the reason why this "marites" became one.
Overall it was a medium-paced read with a roller coaster of emotions. I would recommend this to those who want a quirky, historical read with diverse characters. This has a movie adaptation and though it was critically acclaimed, I think its atmosphere is quite dark based on the trailer which contrasts the book's way of writing (although there really were depictions of that in the book). But anyways to each of his own.
Different character POVs were actually depicted in the book whilst written consistently in the 3rd person, shifting from one character to another might also confuse some readers since the POVs were written in a mixed-up manner within a chapter instead of having them in different chapters.
As for the story, it's a mix of emotions, especially for Euridice, our main protagonist in the story where her brilliance is something you wanna cheer her on but towards the end, you can't help but be sad for her. The diverse characters quite depict the realness of people in life, especially with the culture itself set in the 1950s where there are some similarities with the Filipino culture itself in terms of marriage, family, and women being domesticated rather than having their own careers despite them being smart or ambitious and so on. There are characters that readers might love and hate but at the same time when you read more with the POVs, you can't help but understand and have that AHA moment why this character/s is/are this way. The way they were written was just so real, even the ending felt that way. It's not some fairy-tale type of story.
Also, I liked how a "marites" was depicted in the first few chapters because it really hits home to what a "marites" does, and the reason why this "marites" became one.
Overall it was a medium-paced read with a roller coaster of emotions. I would recommend this to those who want a quirky, historical read with diverse characters. This has a movie adaptation and though it was critically acclaimed, I think its atmosphere is quite dark based on the trailer which contrasts the book's way of writing (although there really were depictions of that in the book). But anyways to each of his own.
samuely's review against another edition
4.0
história envolvente e contada com bons recursos. achei-os, por vezes, repetitivos, mas não ruins. a invisibilidade e opressão de todas as mulheres nesse livro são ainda muito atuais, infeliz e incrivelmente. quero muito ver a adaptação para o cinema!
annabarbarabittner's review against another edition
5.0
Niech ta zimna okładka was nie zwiedzie, bo Niewidzialne życie to powieść bardzo ciepła i zarazem gorzka. Euridice i jej siostra Guida mieszkają w Rio de Janeiro w połowie XX wieku. Ich życie zaprogramowane jest przez pochodzenie i realia - mieszczańskie, konserwatywne, a przede wszystkim bacznie obserwowane przez setki oczu. W takim życiu nie ma miejsca na żadną fantazję, a kobieta nadprzeciętnie inteligentna nie ma szans na znalezienie swojej niszy.
Euridice i Guida - każda na swój sposób - będą próbowały przełamać to, co odwieczne i nienaruszalne. Skutek tego będzie bardzo różny, najczęściej bolesny. Szybko zrozumieją, że walka z systemem jest trudna i tak rozpocznie się życie niewidzialne.
Ciąg dalszy: https://przeczytalamksiazke.blogspot.com/2023/01/niewidzialne-zycie-martha-batalha.html
Euridice i Guida - każda na swój sposób - będą próbowały przełamać to, co odwieczne i nienaruszalne. Skutek tego będzie bardzo różny, najczęściej bolesny. Szybko zrozumieją, że walka z systemem jest trudna i tak rozpocznie się życie niewidzialne.
Ciąg dalszy: https://przeczytalamksiazke.blogspot.com/2023/01/niewidzialne-zycie-martha-batalha.html
mary_yankulova's review against another edition
4.0
На пръв поглед това е типичната латиноамериканска история - забавна, с много и различни герои и техните безброй истории до 10-то коляно. На второ четене е история за търсенето на една жена отвъд ролята и на майка и съпруга, отредена и от обществото. Доста феминистки привкус. Със сигурност бих чела и бъдещи книги от авторката след този дебют.
karineamaral's review against another edition
4.0
Um livro sobre mulheres que se submetem mas se reinventam sempre. Gostei muito.
ccarneiro0707's review against another edition
5.0
2017 Read Harder Challenge: Read a debut novel.
Esse romance de estreia da Martha Batalha é uma delícia! Me apaixonei pela Euridíce e pela Guida. Uma reconstrução picaresca e saborosa do Rio de Janeiro dos anos 40, 50 e 60.
2017 Read Harder Challenge: 16/24
Esse romance de estreia da Martha Batalha é uma delícia! Me apaixonei pela Euridíce e pela Guida. Uma reconstrução picaresca e saborosa do Rio de Janeiro dos anos 40, 50 e 60.
2017 Read Harder Challenge: 16/24
usef's review against another edition
5.0
i accidentally chose the spanish edition of this book and when i tried to remove it it also got rid of my review so here i go again
this book follows the story of euridice, her sister, and the people of their town/country.
the way this book is written is that the story begins with euridice, then if euridice crosses paths with somone, the book beings talking about them. and then back to euridice, then to other people she meets.
when euridices sister is introduced, we get to know the story of the people her sister had met.
the book usually takes around 10-20 or so pages talking about a person, it goes into such details about their life that it really makes me doubt if this book is fiction.
really enjoyed this book, i picked it up cause the title starts with "the invisible life of" which reminded me of Addie LaRue and i joking read it and it was an amazing decision.
this book follows the story of euridice, her sister, and the people of their town/country.
the way this book is written is that the story begins with euridice, then if euridice crosses paths with somone, the book beings talking about them. and then back to euridice, then to other people she meets.
when euridices sister is introduced, we get to know the story of the people her sister had met.
the book usually takes around 10-20 or so pages talking about a person, it goes into such details about their life that it really makes me doubt if this book is fiction.
really enjoyed this book, i picked it up cause the title starts with "the invisible life of" which reminded me of Addie LaRue and i joking read it and it was an amazing decision.
youpie's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gabenevilela's review against another edition
5.0
tão simples, tão profundo, tão bem escrito, tão necessário.
foi dificil ler um exemplar emprestado, não podendo sublinhar todas aquelas frases que podem passar despercebidas por quem não sabe muito bem o que é nascer, crescer e viver mulher.
esse livro trouxe de volta o meu interesse em ler o que está sendo escrito bem aqui em casa. será que já cruzei com eurídice por santa teresa?
foi dificil ler um exemplar emprestado, não podendo sublinhar todas aquelas frases que podem passar despercebidas por quem não sabe muito bem o que é nascer, crescer e viver mulher.
esse livro trouxe de volta o meu interesse em ler o que está sendo escrito bem aqui em casa. será que já cruzei com eurídice por santa teresa?