alice_cardoso's reviews
215 reviews
Jesus Cristo Bebia Cerveja by Afonso Cruz
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As Coisas Que Faltam by Rita da Nova
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Obra poética by Sophia De Mello Breyner Andersen
It's too much. The poetry is beautiful, but since it's all condensed everything starts tasting the same after a while.
Metamorfose necessária: reler São Paulo by José Tolentino Mendonça
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Olha-me como quem chove by Alice Vieira
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
Mar Negro by Ana Pessoa, Bernardo P. Carvalho
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A Novela do Gordo Entalhador by Antonio Manetti, Giovanni Boccaccio
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Ela, Metafisicamente d'outro mundo by Poeta da Cidade
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I had too many expectations for this I confess. I was very excited first of all because this poet is Portuguese and published the book alone, but I started reading it I understood that this is so romantically lame I feel nausea all the time.