Memoirs of a Militia Sergeant by Ronald W. Sousa, Thomas H. Holloway, Flora Süssekind, Manuel Antônio de Almeida

212 pages first pub 1854 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Recognized as a turning point in Brazilian literature, this entertaining novel of urban manners follows the ne'er-do-well Leonardo through his various romantic liaisons and frequent scrapes with the law. First printed in weekly installments in 185...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
reflective 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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