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81 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macab a loves movies, Coca-Colas, and her ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,927 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 49%
challenging 43%
emotional 38%
mysterious 19%
funny 17%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Classism81 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811219495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slums of Rio and eking out a poor living as a typist, Macab a loves movies, Coca-Colas, and her ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,927 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 49%
challenging 43%
emotional 38%
mysterious 19%
funny 17%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Domestic abuse, Classism