The Lives of Things by José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero

The Lives of Things

José Saramago, Giovanni Pontiero

228 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Combining bitter satire, outrageous parody and uncanny hallucinations, this collection of José Saramago’s earliest stories from the beginning of his writing career attests to the novelist’s imaginative power and incomparable skill in elaborating t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.36

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