A review by dhasenkampf
Dom Casmurro: A Novel by Machado de Assis, Machado de Assis

3.25

This is my second novel from Machado de Assis and I didn't enjoy it as much as I did Bras Cubas. The introduction claims that the narrator is an obsessive recluse that let his jealousy destroy his marriage. But 90% of the book follows him as a young man trying to find his way, both romantically and career-wise. It's very slow and very repetitive. The last 10% of the novel is a wild ride and definitely the best part. Even though I was bored for much of the story, I still love the authorial voice; it's absolutely phenomenal. I would love to read the rest of his oeuvre and hope to tackle his short stories next.