The Books That Devoured My Father by Afonso Cruz

The Books That Devoured My Father

Afonso Cruz with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

100 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism young adult reflective medium-paced
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Description

Vivaldo Bonfim was a bored book-keeper whose main escape from the tedium of his work was provided by novels. In the office, he tended to read rather than work, and, one day, became so immersed in a book that he got lost and disappeared completely....

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 46%
emotional 43%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 13%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 16%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 30% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.1

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