The History of the Siege of Lisbon by José Saramago

The History of the Siege of Lisbon

José Saramago with Giovanni Pontiero, Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)

314 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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"If proofreaders were given their freedom and did not have their hands and feet tied by a mass of prohibitions more binding than the penal code, they would soon transform the face of the world, establish the kingdom of universal happiness, giving ...

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Moods

challenging 70%
reflective 65%
funny 30%
informative 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 15%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 25% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

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3.76

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