The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao by Martha Batalha

The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao

Martha Batalha with Eric M. B. Becker (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

'Why Euridice and Antenor married, no one knows for certain.' Euridice is bright and ambitious. But this is Brazil in the 1940s, and society expects her to be a loving wife and mother. While Antenor is busy congratulating himself on his excellent ...

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Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 59%
funny 37%
inspiring 30%
lighthearted 25%
sad 24%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 26%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

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3.92

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