Senhora by José de Alencar

220 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction classics romance challenging slow-paced
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A critique of marriage of convenience, Senhora clarifies universal truths as one-time lovers reconcile as husband and wife. The poor orphan Aurélia is devastated when her true love, Fernando, breaks their engagement for the financial rewards of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 33%
funny 23%
tense 19%
sad 14%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 40% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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