Las intermitencias de la muerte by José Saramago

Las intermitencias de la muerte

José Saramago

251 pages first pub 2005 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

En un país cuyo nombre no será mencionado, se produce algo nunca visto: la muerte decide suspender su trabajo letal, la gente deja de morir. La euforia colectiva se desata, pero muy pronto dará paso a la desesperación y al caos, a conciencias corr...

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Moods

reflective 86%
funny 40%
mysterious 37%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
emotional 21%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%
sad 7%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 37% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 23% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

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3.96

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