494 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 789997555441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Lively reminiscences of bandit warfare in the sertao, the still primitive Brazilian back country, told by a wise, retired outlaw chief. ~Worldcat.orgGrande Sertão: Veredas (Portuguese for "Great Backlands: Tracks"; English translation: The Devil t...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
adventurous 75%
challenging 37%
sad 37%
dark 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
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494 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 789997555441
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
Lively reminiscences of bandit warfare in the sertao, the still primitive Brazilian back country, told by a wise, retired outlaw chief. ~Worldcat.orgGrande Sertão: Veredas (Portuguese for "Great Backlands: Tracks"; English translation: The Devil t...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
adventurous 75%
challenging 37%
sad 37%
dark 25%
tense 25%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.