Cain by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa
Cain

José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa

176 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

After killing his brother Abel, Cain must wander for ever. He witnesses Noah's ark, the destruction of the Tower of Babel, Moses and the golden calf. He is there in time to save Abraham from sacrificing Isaac when God's angel arrives late after a ...

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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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