Cousin Bazilio by Eça de Queirós

Cousin Bazilio

Eça de Queirós with Roy Campbell (Translator)

296 pages first pub 1878 (editions)

fiction classics romance dark slow-paced

Description

Returning from Brazil, Bazilio tells his cousin Louisa of the brave new world. His revelation leads to a evastating conclusion. "O Primo Bazilio has a far deeper tragedy than Madame Bovary" wrote Roy Campbell, "because the girl involved is . . . a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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