Cain by Jose Saramago

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The late Nobel laureate's final novel, a radical retelling of the Old Testament. In this, his last novel, Saramago daringly reimagines the characters and narratives of the Bible through the story of Cain. Condemned to wander forever after he kills...

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Community Reviews Summary of 305 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
funny 45%
challenging 41%
dark 35%
adventurous 16%
tense 12%
emotional 6%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 33%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 38% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 38% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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