The Elephant's Journey by José Saramago

The Elephant's Journey

José Saramago with Margaret Jull Costa

205 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

 A delightful historical fable based on a true story about an Indian elephant, who, in obedience to the absurd caprice of a sixteenth-century monarch, travels from Lisbon to ViennaFor two years Solomon the elephant has lived in Lisbon. Now King Do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 525 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 53%
emotional 46%
lighthearted 33%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 26%
informative 20%
dark 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 36% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.56

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