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Mia Couto
154 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789722110501
Format: Paperback
Language: Portuguese
Publisher: Caminho
Publication date: 01 May 1996
Description
A police inspector is investigating a strange murder, a case in which all of the suspects are eager to claim responsibility. Set in a former Portuguese fort which stored slaves and ivory, the tale combines fable and allegory, dreams and myths.
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 50%
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No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
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Mia Couto
154 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789722110501
Format: Paperback
Language: Portuguese
Publisher: Caminho
Publication date: 01 May 1996
Description
A police inspector is investigating a strange murder, a case in which all of the suspects are eager to claim responsibility. Set in a former Portuguese fort which stored slaves and ivory, the tale combines fable and allegory, dreams and myths.
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
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.