Death with Interruptions by José Saramago

Death with Interruptions

José Saramago with Margaret Jull Costa

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging reflective medium-paced

238 pages | first published 2005

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Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...
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Moods

reflective 89%
funny 42%
challenging 39%
mysterious 36%
dark 35%
emotional 16%
sad 10%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 9%

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3.94

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