The Girl in the Photograph by Lygia Fagundes Telles

The Girl in the Photograph

Brazilian Literature

Lygia Fagundes Telles with Margaret A. Neves (Translator)

247 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Complex and hauntingly beautiful, Lygia Fagundes Telles's most acclaimed novel is a journey into the inner lives of three young women, each revealing her secrets and loves, each awaiting a destiny tied to the colorful and violent world of modern B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 69%
dark 69%
emotional 69%
sad 38%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.18

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