The Piano Cemetery by José Luís Peixoto

The Piano Cemetery

José Luís Peixoto with Daniel Hahn (Translator)

288 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction romance reflective slow-paced
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Set in the working-class district of Benfica in Lisbon, "The Piano Cemetery" tells the story of a family, and especially of the hopes and fears of the fathers who pass the baton of the generations on to their sons. The Lazaro family are cabinet-ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 85%
sad 57%
dark 28%
tense 28%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 14%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.88

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