The History of the Siege of Lisbon by José Saramago

The History of the Siege of Lisbon

José Saramago

324 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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In this "ingenious" novel (New York Times) by "one of Europe's most original and remarkable writers" (Los Angeles Times), a proofreader's deliberate slip opens the door to romance-and confounds the facts of Portugal's past. Translated by Giovanni ...

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Moods

challenging 71%
reflective 66%
informative 33%
funny 28%
adventurous 23%
emotional 14%
dark 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 23% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

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