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knitmitts's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
kaitlynisliterate's review against another edition
Did not enjoy the audiobook narrator. Will attempt to read a physical copy.
jl27's review against another edition
4.0
If you can get through a Saramago book, do it. In case you're unaware: much in the way of Cormac McCarthy, there is little to no punctuation in a Saramago work, and sometimes the passages go on for multiple pages. There were some really gross parts to this one, but it really brought to reality what living conditions would be like in the situation that takes place in this story.
The dog of tears is definitely one of my favorite beings in this work.
The dog of tears is definitely one of my favorite beings in this work.
jacobferrell's review against another edition
2.0
This book was good, but too hard to get through due to lack of punctuation and structure. Paragraphs are long run-on sentences with commas to break up talking between characters and narration.
hagertect's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
majabwds's review against another edition
No rating. This book depicts what happens to the world when people fall to "white blindness". They are separated from the rest of the world and "taken care of" by uncompassionate soldiers which helps create a dangerous situation for everybody (and women especially).
There is a lot of moralizing, rage-inducing chapters, unusual formatting, and proof again and again that men are shit...
Also, the author kept describing all the women's breasts. All. The. Time.
There is a lot of moralizing, rage-inducing chapters, unusual formatting, and proof again and again that men are shit...
Also, the author kept describing all the women's breasts. All. The. Time.
karrama's review against another edition
2.0
This is a horrible book. Avoid it. The end jubilation does not pay for the litany of horrible acts.