The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha

The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao

Martha Batalha with Eric M.B. Becker (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

'Zesty' Daily Mail 'A real gem of a book' Stylist A wickedly funny tale of two rebellious sisters in 1940s Rio de Janeiro Euridice is bright and ambitious. But this is Brazil in the 1940s, and society expects her to be a loving wife and mother. Wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 450 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
emotional 59%
funny 39%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 26%
sad 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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