The Double by José Saramago

324 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The inspiration for the major motion picture "Enemy" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Denis Villeneuve Tertuliano Máximo Afonso is a divorced, depressed history teacher. To lift his spirits, a colleague suggests he rent a certain video....

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Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 67%
dark 40%
tense 40%
challenging 37%
funny 18%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 36% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.9

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