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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Li este em 2023 quando estava no secundário. Este livro mostra-nos uma espécie de "behind the scenes" de toda a construção do convento de Mafra, onde Saramago nos mostra o lado dos trabalhadores que deram a sua vida para dar vida a esta obra arquitetónica.
Na altura, a escrita pareceu-me confusa e aborrecida, mas agora percebo o porquê de Saramago ser considerado uns dos grandes génios da literatura portuguesa contemporânea. A todos os alunos do secundário que estejam a ler este livro, não se desmotivem porque este livro é muito mais do que uma pontuação "ao contrário" ;)
Na altura, a escrita pareceu-me confusa e aborrecida, mas agora percebo o porquê de Saramago ser considerado uns dos grandes génios da literatura portuguesa contemporânea. A todos os alunos do secundário que estejam a ler este livro, não se desmotivem porque este livro é muito mais do que uma pontuação "ao contrário" ;)
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
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:
Yes
I think I like Saramago. But this?
Can't imagine why you'd make this mandatory for secondary school, no way.
Basically, it's a great show off of Saramago's "I can write however I want" style and mainly religious and "kingly" authority dissing.
So long descriptions of abuses from both the reigning orders of the 17th century and the ridiculous disparities present, but mainly description of saints and little saints and little stories.
The writing style is interesting, sure. But it's tiring. And when it's not actually telling you much, or anything interesting, it becomes a bit too painful.
There were some quite good bits in the book. The adaptation of the "passarola"/bird flying apparatus built by a progressive monk was okay, emotionally and what not.
The telling of the whole story of the convent was alright, as it worked to make me despise the ruling orders.
Some moments where I laughed.
But is it worth suffering through? No.
Make it lighter by at least 25% and it gets "okay". Make reading pleasant and I'll like it. Not like this.
Now off to find some Saramago I like..
Can't imagine why you'd make this mandatory for secondary school, no way.
Basically, it's a great show off of Saramago's "I can write however I want" style and mainly religious and "kingly" authority dissing.
So long descriptions of abuses from both the reigning orders of the 17th century and the ridiculous disparities present, but mainly description of saints and little saints and little stories.
The writing style is interesting, sure. But it's tiring. And when it's not actually telling you much, or anything interesting, it becomes a bit too painful.
There were some quite good bits in the book. The adaptation of the "passarola"/bird flying apparatus built by a progressive monk was okay, emotionally and what not.
The telling of the whole story of the convent was alright, as it worked to make me despise the ruling orders.
Some moments where I laughed.
But is it worth suffering through? No.
Make it lighter by at least 25% and it gets "okay". Make reading pleasant and I'll like it. Not like this.
Now off to find some Saramago I like..
super aborrecido, o autor deambulava e perdia-se muito e honestamente não senti a relação entre baltasar e blimunda
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Come sempre accade con Saramago, alcune frasi sono di una bellezza quasi dolorosa. La narrazione procede scorrevole e suggestiva per tutto il libro, senza però mai raggiungere le grandiose vette di potenza lirica di opere successive come Il Vangelo Secondo Gesù Cristo e Cecità
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
slow-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:
Complicated
The Best — So Glad It Found Me
The best. Subtle, beautifully written, and completely unassuming. Baltasar and Blimunda is a simple love story on the surface—but underneath, it’s rich with symbolism, spirituality, and quiet magic.
Adam and Eve. Yin and Yang. Two halves of the same apple. Baltasar and Blimunda are soulmates in the truest sense — tender, mysterious, and destined. Their bond lingers long after the final page.
The setting is unusual, the style unmistakably Saramago — fluid, dreamlike, and profound. This book came to me at just the right time, and it will stay with me always.
Love José. Always.
The best. Subtle, beautifully written, and completely unassuming. Baltasar and Blimunda is a simple love story on the surface—but underneath, it’s rich with symbolism, spirituality, and quiet magic.
Adam and Eve. Yin and Yang. Two halves of the same apple. Baltasar and Blimunda are soulmates in the truest sense — tender, mysterious, and destined. Their bond lingers long after the final page.
The setting is unusual, the style unmistakably Saramago — fluid, dreamlike, and profound. This book came to me at just the right time, and it will stay with me always.
Love José. Always.
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes