The Crime of Father Amaro: Scenes from the Religious Life by Eça de Queirós

The Crime of Father Amaro: Scenes from the Religious Life

Eça de Queirós with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

480 pages • first pub 1875 (editions)

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Set in Leira, Portugal in the 1870s, follows the love affair of young Father Amaro with nubile Amélia, and their interactions with Amélia's mother, her atheist suitor, and her mother's lover, the priest Canon Dias.

Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

reflective 56%
dark 50%
tense 43%
sad 40%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
challenging 26%
informative 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 28% | Character: 24% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.98

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