Memorial do Convento by José Saramago

Memorial do Convento

José Saramago

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

402 pages | first published 1982

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«Um romance histórico inovador. Personagem principal, o Convento de Mafra. O escritor aparta-se da descrição engessada, privilegiando a caracterização de uma época. Segue o estilo: "Era uma vez um rei que fez promessas de levantar um convento em M...
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Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 43%
adventurous 41%
emotional 39%
informative 33%
sad 25%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
dark 14%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 8%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

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3.77

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