The History of the Siege of Lisbon by José Saramago

The History of the Siege of Lisbon

José Saramago

324 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In this "ingenious" novel (New York Times) by "one of Europe's most original and remarkable writers" (Los Angeles Times), a proofreader's deliberate slip opens the door to romance-and confounds the facts of Portugal's past. Translated by Giovanni ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
reflective 42%
funny 28%
informative 28%
dark 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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