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240 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195121872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 02 July 1998
Description
First published in 1890, and undoubtedly Azevedo's masterpiece, The Slum is one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed novels ever written about Brazil. Indeed, its great popularity, realistic descriptions, archetypal situations, detaile...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
emotional 38%
tense 38%
sad 36%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
informative 19%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Child death, Addiction, AbandonmentMinor
Abortion240 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780195121872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 02 July 1998
Description
First published in 1890, and undoubtedly Azevedo's masterpiece, The Slum is one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed novels ever written about Brazil. Indeed, its great popularity, realistic descriptions, archetypal situations, detaile...
Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
emotional 38%
tense 38%
sad 36%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
informative 19%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Child death, Addiction, AbandonmentMinor
Abortion