Blindness by José Saramago

Blindness

Blindness #1

José Saramago

294 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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Moods

dark 87%
tense 60%
reflective 57%
challenging 50%
emotional 38%
sad 38%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 31% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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