A Viagem do Elefante by José Saramago

A Viagem do Elefante

José Saramago

213 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Em meados do século XVI o rei D. João III oferece a seu primo, o arquiduque Maximiliano da Áustria, genro do imperador Carlos V, um elefante indiano que há dois anos se encontra em Belém, vindo da Índia. Do facto histórico que foi essa oferta n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 525 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 53%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 26%
informative 20%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.56

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