128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macab a loves movies, Coca-Colas, and her ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,451 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
sad 47%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
funny 19%
mysterious 17%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Car accident, Animal cruelty, Body shamingMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent
128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macab a loves movies, Coca-Colas, and her ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,451 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
sad 47%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
funny 19%
mysterious 17%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Car accident, Animal cruelty, Body shamingMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent