The Slum by Aluísio Azevedo

The Slum

Aluísio Azevedo with David H. Rosenthal (Translator)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective medium-paced

240 pages | first published 2000

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First published in 1890, and undoubtedly Azevedo's masterpiece, The Slum is one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed novels ever written about Brazil. Indeed, its great popularity, realistic descriptions, archetypal situations, detaile...
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Summary of 525 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
dark 47%
emotional 43%
funny 34%
sad 34%
tense 34%
challenging 26%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 39%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 26% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 47% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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