160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292724488
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
Here are collected thirteen of the Brazilian writer's most brilliantly conceived stories, where mysterious and unexpected moments of crisis propel characters to self-discovery or keenly felt intuitions about the human condition.
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
challenging 52%
sad 23%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 81% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292724488
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
Here are collected thirteen of the Brazilian writer's most brilliantly conceived stories, where mysterious and unexpected moments of crisis propel characters to self-discovery or keenly felt intuitions about the human condition.
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
challenging 52%
sad 23%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 81% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.