The Lives of Things by José Saramago

The Lives of Things

José Saramago with Giovanni Pontiero

160 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

The Lives of Things collects José Saramago’s early experiments with the short story form, attesting to the young novelist’s imaginative power and incomparable skill in elaborating the most extravagant fantasies. Combining bitter satire, outrageous...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
reflective 66%
mysterious 44%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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