The History of the Siege of Lisbon by José Saramago

The History of the Siege of Lisbon

José Saramago with Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

314 pages | first published 1989

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"If proofreaders were given their freedom and did not have their hands and feet tied by a mass of prohibitions more binding than the penal code, they would soon transform the face of the world, establish the kingdom of universal happiness, giving ...
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Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.69

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