The Psychiatrist and Other Stories by Machado de Assis

The Psychiatrist and Other Stories

Machado de Assis with William L. Grossman (Translator), Helen Caldwell (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective fast-paced

Description

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
lighthearted 46%
funny 40%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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