Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma by Lima Barreto

Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma

Lima Barreto

266 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Afonso Henrique de Lima Barreto (1881-1922) foi funcionário público, jornalista e boêmio. Filho de professora pública e tipógrafo, era mestiço de origem humilde. Alcoólatra, foi internado em hospícios. Após seu pai enlouquecer, o rapaz teve que ab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
funny 50%
challenging 45%
sad 40%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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