Raised from the Ground by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa

Raised from the Ground

José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa

364 pages first pub 1980 (editions) user-added

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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A multigenerational family saga that paints a sweeping portrait of twentieth-century PortugalFirst published in 1980, the City of Lisbon Prize–winning Raised from the Ground follows the changing fortunes of the Mau Tempo family—poor landless peasa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 65%
inspiring 60%
sad 35%
dark 30%
informative 30%
challenging 25%
hopeful 20%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.11

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