364 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151013258
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A multigenerational family saga that paints a sweeping portrait of twentieth-century PortugalFirst published in 1980, the City of Lisbon Prize–winning Raised from the Ground follows the changing fortunes of the Mau Tempo family—poor landless peasa...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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364 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151013258
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A multigenerational family saga that paints a sweeping portrait of twentieth-century PortugalFirst published in 1980, the City of Lisbon Prize–winning Raised from the Ground follows the changing fortunes of the Mau Tempo family—poor landless peasa...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.