The Sad End of Policarpo Quaresma by Lima Barreto

The Sad End of Policarpo Quaresma

Lima Barreto with Mark Carlyon (Translator)

272 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

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A deftly satirical masterpiece about a man and a country caught in a violent clash between sanity and madness Policarpo Quaresma--fastidious civil servant, dedicated patriot, self-styled visionary--is a defender of all things Brazilian, full of sc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
funny 50%
challenging 41%
sad 41%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 20%
dark 16%
informative 16%
tense 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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