Macunaíma by Mário de Andrade

Macunaíma

Mário de Andrade with John Keene (Contributor), Katrina Dodson (Translator)

224 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Here at last is an exciting new edition of the Brazilian modernist epic Macunaíma: The Hero with No Character, by Mário de Andrade. This landmark 1928 novel follows the adventures of the shapeshifting Macunaíma and his brothers as they leave their...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
funny 76%
challenging 53%
reflective 20%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
informative 13%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 40% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.17

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