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272 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
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
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
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272 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141395708
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 27 January 2015
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.