Saudade by Suneeta Peres da Costa

128 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A coming-of-age story set in Angola in the period leading up to the colony’s independence, Saudade focuses on a Goan immigrant family caught between complicity in Portuguese rule, and their dependence on the Angolans who are their servants. The ti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.4

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