The Stone Raft by José Saramago

The Stone Raft

José Saramago

300 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

When the Iberian Peninsula breaks free of Europe and begins to drift across the North Atlantic, five people are drawn together on the newly formed island-first by surreal events and then by love. "A splendidly imagined epic voyage...a fabulous fab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.77

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