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jucamindscape's review
3.0
Livro levezinho mas com uma mensagem importante. Escrita bastante fluida e que nos faz identificar com as personagens, ao longo de toda a história.
Não diria que é o meu género de leitura mas surpreendentemente gostei.
Merged review:
Livro levezinho mas com uma mensagem importante. Escrita bastante fluida e que nos faz identificar com as personagens, ao longo de toda a história.
Não diria que é o meu género de leitura mas surpreendentemente gostei.
Não diria que é o meu género de leitura mas surpreendentemente gostei.
Merged review:
Livro levezinho mas com uma mensagem importante. Escrita bastante fluida e que nos faz identificar com as personagens, ao longo de toda a história.
Não diria que é o meu género de leitura mas surpreendentemente gostei.
annacunha's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cataaaaaaaaa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
loucille's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rafagina's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
3.0
The main characte is also invisible to the author. It was quite tiring for such a small book, it's too fast paced and the middle class in Rio de Janeiro is not that interestin as a character. The author has an interesting style though, I would like to read something different by her.
novelvisits's review against another edition
4.0
Original Source: https://novelvisits.com/mini-reviews-south-american-edition/
My Thoughts: What a fun story! Martha Batalha takes us to Rio in the 40’s and into the life of young, talented, brilliant Euridice Gusmao. It’s a time and a world where women, and especially girls, were relegated to narrow lanes with few opportunities to strike out on their own paths. Euridice tries to follow her musical dreams, but her parents see no reason for a girl to pursue a career. Instead, Euridice finds herself married and a mother. She’s the very definition of a bored housewife.
As the story unfolds the reader is treated to Euridice’s many attempts to make something more of her life. We get to know her family, her neighbors, the area she lives in, but most of all we get to know her. Euridice is a character you won’t soon forget. Her indomitable spirit shone brightly, even as her family constantly sought to squash it.
“They all held the conviction that Euridice was only to be taken seriously when announcing that dinner was ready or that it was time to wake up for school. Her projects were confined to the universe of her house. Or perhaps the neighborhood, if the project in question was making cheese sandwiches for a birthday party.”
I loved the way debut author Martha Gusmao told Euridice’s story in an almost vignette style and that she wove different characters in and out of Euridice’s life. Her characterization was rich and vivid, making her novel a pleasure to read. I highly recommend this fun, fabulous, fast read! Grade: B+
My Thoughts: What a fun story! Martha Batalha takes us to Rio in the 40’s and into the life of young, talented, brilliant Euridice Gusmao. It’s a time and a world where women, and especially girls, were relegated to narrow lanes with few opportunities to strike out on their own paths. Euridice tries to follow her musical dreams, but her parents see no reason for a girl to pursue a career. Instead, Euridice finds herself married and a mother. She’s the very definition of a bored housewife.
As the story unfolds the reader is treated to Euridice’s many attempts to make something more of her life. We get to know her family, her neighbors, the area she lives in, but most of all we get to know her. Euridice is a character you won’t soon forget. Her indomitable spirit shone brightly, even as her family constantly sought to squash it.
“They all held the conviction that Euridice was only to be taken seriously when announcing that dinner was ready or that it was time to wake up for school. Her projects were confined to the universe of her house. Or perhaps the neighborhood, if the project in question was making cheese sandwiches for a birthday party.”
I loved the way debut author Martha Gusmao told Euridice’s story in an almost vignette style and that she wove different characters in and out of Euridice’s life. Her characterization was rich and vivid, making her novel a pleasure to read. I highly recommend this fun, fabulous, fast read! Grade: B+
tena's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
ajt87's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
nathaliaborghi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
melodramanu's review against another edition
3.0
3,5 ★★★½
acho que o nome do livro deveria ser "a vida de todo mundo que conhece eurídice gusmão", porque devem ter sido no máximo uns 4 capítulos que realmente falaram sobre eurídice...
não é péssimo, só achei a escolhe de título meio sem sentido pro que o livro realmente traz. mas adorei a escrita da Martha Batalha, pretendo ler outros livros dela!
acho que o nome do livro deveria ser "a vida de todo mundo que conhece eurídice gusmão", porque devem ter sido no máximo uns 4 capítulos que realmente falaram sobre eurídice...
não é péssimo, só achei a escolhe de título meio sem sentido pro que o livro realmente traz. mas adorei a escrita da Martha Batalha, pretendo ler outros livros dela!