The Patriot by Lima Barreto

215 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective fast-paced
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A deftly satirical masterpiece about a man and a country caught in a violent clash between sanity and madness Policarpo Quaresma--fastidious civil servant, dedicated patriot, self-styled visionary--is a defender of all things Brazilian, full of sc...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 357 reviews

Moods

reflective: 78%

funny: 45%

sad: 36%

challenging: 33%

emotional: 30%

dark: 18%

informative: 18%

lighthearted: 15%

adventurous: 12%

tense: 12%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 6%

mysterious: 3%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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