A Viagem do Elefante by José Saramago

A Viagem do Elefante

José Saramago

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

260 pages | first published 2008

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Em meados do século XVI o rei D. João III oferece a seu primo, o arquiduque Maximiliano da Áustria, genro do imperador Carlos V, um elefante indiano que há dois anos se encontra em Belém, vindo da Índia.Do facto histórico que foi essa oferta não a...
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Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 53%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 26%
informative 20%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.56

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