272 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
A deftly satirical masterpiece about a man and a country caught in a violent clash between sanity and madness Policarpo Quaresma--fastidious civil servant, dedicated patriot, self-styled visionary--is a defender of all things Brazilian, full of sc...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
challenging 47%
sad 42%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 21%
dark 15%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
A deftly satirical masterpiece about a man and a country caught in a violent clash between sanity and madness Policarpo Quaresma--fastidious civil servant, dedicated patriot, self-styled visionary--is a defender of all things Brazilian, full of sc...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
funny 52%
challenging 47%
sad 42%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 21%
dark 15%
informative 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.