The Double by José Saramago

324 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The inspiration for the major motion picture "Enemy" starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Denis Villeneuve Tertuliano Máximo Afonso is a divorced, depressed history teacher. To lift his spirits, a colleague suggests he rent a certain video. Te...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,132 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 65%
challenging 41%
dark 40%
tense 40%
funny 17%
emotional 13%
adventurous 7%
sad 7%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 35% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

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3.91

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