Quarto de despejo - diario de uma favelada by Carolina Maria de Jesus

Quarto de despejo - diario de uma favelada

Carolina Maria de Jesus

173 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)

nonfiction biography classics memoir challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

A powerful first-hand account of life in the streets of São Paulo from 1955 to 1960 that drew international attention to the plight of the poor.

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 78%
sad 78%
challenging 34%
dark 34%
informative 34%
inspiring 26%
tense 21%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Average rating

4.37

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