A review by blueyorkie
O Último Cais by Helena Marques

5.0

The novel O Último Cais, whose action takes place at the end of the nineteenth century in Funchal, in the Madeira Islands, shows a diverse group of women from different generations. This work focuses on the manifestation of the feminine in O Último Cais, with particular relevance on the characters that impose themselves by the plausibility and consistency of their construction. It starts by exploring the documentary dimension of the romance by characterising women’s situation in that time’s society historically, in public and private spaces. Then it continues with the study of the main female characters, commenting on some of their personality features and showing their life path. Finally, it reflects several aspects of the narrative instance, marked by a feminine perspective.