Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

انقطاعات الموت by José Saramago, صالح علماني, خوسيه ساراماغو

2 reviews

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Suicide attempt

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Animal death and Suicide