The Emperor of Portugallia by Selma Lagerlöf

The Emperor of Portugallia

Selma Lagerlöf with Velma Swanston Howard (Translator)

140 pages • first pub 1914 (editions)

fiction classics hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Description

First published in the original Swedish in 1914 and in this English translation in 1916.

Community Reviews Summary of 364 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
sad 63%
reflective 48%
dark 24%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 10%
funny 6%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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