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160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292724488
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
Here are collected thirteen of the Brazilian writer's most brilliantly conceived stories, where mysterious and unexpected moments of crisis propel characters to self-discovery or keenly felt intuitions about the human condition.
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 45%
sad 25%
funny 20%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292724488
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 January 1984
Description
Here are collected thirteen of the Brazilian writer's most brilliantly conceived stories, where mysterious and unexpected moments of crisis propel characters to self-discovery or keenly felt intuitions about the human condition.
Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
challenging 45%
sad 25%
funny 20%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 64% | No: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 88% | No: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.