272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143129998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 18 March 2014
Description
A twisted young medical student kidnaps the girl of his dreams and embarks on a dark and delirious road trip across Brazil in the English-language debut of Brazil's most celebrated young crime writer. Teo Avelar is a loner. He lives with his parap...
Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
mysterious 33%
sad 20%
challenging 18%
emotional 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, StalkingModerate
Animal death, Rape, ExcrementMinor
Car accident
272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143129998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 18 March 2014
Description
A twisted young medical student kidnaps the girl of his dreams and embarks on a dark and delirious road trip across Brazil in the English-language debut of Brazil's most celebrated young crime writer. Teo Avelar is a loner. He lives with his parap...
Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
mysterious 33%
sad 20%
challenging 18%
emotional 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Murder, StalkingModerate
Animal death, Rape, ExcrementMinor
Car accident