Cain by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa

159 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In this, his last novel, José Saramago daringly reimagines the characters and narratives of the Old Testament, recalling his provocative The Gospel According to Jesus Christ. His tale runs from the Garden of Eden, when God realizes he has forgotte...

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Moods

reflective 76%
funny 46%
challenging 43%
dark 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 10%
emotional 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.9

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