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"Então Blimunda disse, Vem. Desprendeu-se a vontade de Baltasar Sete-Sóis, mas não subiu para as estrelas, se à terra pertencia e a Blimunda."

Acho que isto diz tudo :)
adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: N/A
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
dark emotional sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This fiction work is based on an indisputable fact: the reign of John V, King of Portugal, in 1681, which decided on the construction of the Convent of Mafra. This convent was to have a structure similar to that of the Escorial (located on the outskirts of Madrid), built by order of Philip II, King of Spain.
Father Bartolomeu Lourenço was inspired by a Brazilian priest who pioneered aeronautics.
So, historical data source. Saramago traces the wars, epidemics, and religious festivals of the past. It shows the church's collaboration with the monarchy to exploit the people's colonialism and blindness of those who govern and obey. Therefore, the reader cannot ignore prejudices, ideological lies, and abuses of power. This book does not date; we can easily tie it to the contemporary world because very little has changed. The emphasis was constantly on applying the good recipes of the past, which had already proved their worth.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: No
adventurous dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

Ler algo obrigada nunca é bom, e este teve de ser. Tem momentos muito bonitos, especialmente entre o Baltasar e a Blimunda, mas no geral é bastante dificil
slow-paced
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No