The Double by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa

324 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

Tertuliano Maximo Afonso is a history teacher in a secondary school. He is divorced, involved in a rather one-sided relationship with a bank clerk, and he is depressed. To lift his depression, a colleague suggests he rent a certain video. Tertulia...

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Moods

reflective 68%
mysterious 65%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
tense 39%
funny 21%
emotional 9%
sad 6%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 40% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.92

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