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bookish_bry's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I really did appreciate this book and it wasn't a difficult read for me despite the writing style (which probably messes some people up) and the fact that it's a translation. It was a bit predictable when it came to the events that took place, but the weirdly kinda 3rd person unlimited, kinda not (almost a 2nd person perspective?) perspective was very interesting to me as a writer.
This is more philosophy than a real story, so I can see some people not liking it, but I enjoy things like that. Overall, I think this book is an art piece.
This is more philosophy than a real story, so I can see some people not liking it, but I enjoy things like that. Overall, I think this book is an art piece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt
maiag's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book is a beautiful piece of writing. Saramago’s style is unique, one that proceeds slowly and fast at the same time. The first chapters may be found boring, but in my opinion the reader’s interest grows as the story progresses. I loved the way this book ended, and the the development of death as a character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
catandherbooks's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Child death
pastelkerstin's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Terminal illness, and Medical trauma
Minor: Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and War
ju_harue's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Eu estava com altas expectativas ao iniciar a leitura do meu primeiro livro do Saramago e que bom que foi este. Me envolvi completamente na história, achei bem instigante, reflexivo e engraçadamente sarcástico, em vários momentos dei risadas altas.
Eu sinceramente não sei qual parte gostei mais, a narrativa de toda a situação ou a parte mais focada em um personagem.
Mal posso esperar para fazer outras leituras do autor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Animal death
palis's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Abandonment
vicks_3103's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
fujo_cat's review against another edition
O conceito parecia muito interessante e, tendo lido antes o "Ensaio sobre a Cegueira", vinha com altas expectativas... não foram atendidas. A história parecia não avançar, mesmo que acontecessem coisas diferentes. Talvez seja o estilo de escrita do autor, que é mais casual, mas realmente pareceu que nada acontecia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death and Suicide
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