Cain by José Saramago

Cain

José Saramago with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

159 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"Saramago juxtaposes an eminently readable narrative of work and poverty, class and desire, knowledge and timelessness--one in which God, too, as he faces Cain in the wake of Noah's Ark, emerges as far more human than expected." --San Francisco Ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 306 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
challenging 43%
funny 43%
dark 37%
adventurous 18%
tense 15%
emotional 9%
mysterious 6%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 30% | No: 25% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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