The Elephant's Journey by José Saramago

The Elephant's Journey

José Saramago with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

205 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A delightful, witty tale of friendship and adventure from prize-winning novelist Jos Saramago In 1551, King Jo o III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In Jos Saramago's remarkable and ima...

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Community Reviews Summary of 667 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
adventurous 58%
reflective 58%
emotional 34%
lighthearted 34%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 27%
informative 10%
hopeful 6%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 32% | Character: 28% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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