The Lives of Things by José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero
The Lives of Things

José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero

The Lives of Things

José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero with Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)

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fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
reflective 66%
mysterious 44%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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