O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo by José Saramago

O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo

José Saramago

446 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical religion challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"O filho de José e de Maria nasceu como todos os filhos dos homens, sujo de sangue de sua mãe, viscoso das suas mucosidades e sofrendo em silêncio. Chorou porque o fizeram chorar, e chorará por esse mesmo e único motivo." Todos conhecem a história...

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Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 63%
dark 39%
emotional 30%
funny 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 20%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 43%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.26

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