224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811227025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Description
Here at last is an exciting new edition of the Brazilian modernist epic Macunaíma: The Hero with No Character, by Mário de Andrade. This landmark 1928 novel follows the adventures of the shapeshifting Macunaíma and his brothers as they leave their...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
funny 72%
challenging 56%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 12%
informative 8%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 36% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811227025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Description
Here at last is an exciting new edition of the Brazilian modernist epic Macunaíma: The Hero with No Character, by Mário de Andrade. This landmark 1928 novel follows the adventures of the shapeshifting Macunaíma and his brothers as they leave their...
Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews
Moods
funny 72%
challenging 56%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 12%
informative 8%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 36% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.