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384 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860465024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 17 September 1998
Description
The world's threats are universal like the sun but Ricardo Reis takes shelter under his own shadow.Back in Lisbon after sixteen years practicing medicine in Brazil, Ricardo Reis wanders the rain-sodden streets. He longs for the unattainably aristo...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
mysterious 28%
informative 24%
sad 22%
emotional 18%
dark 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 32% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, WarModerate
Death, Classism, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Racism
384 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860465024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 17 September 1998
Description
The world's threats are universal like the sun but Ricardo Reis takes shelter under his own shadow.Back in Lisbon after sixteen years practicing medicine in Brazil, Ricardo Reis wanders the rain-sodden streets. He longs for the unattainably aristo...
Community Reviews Summary of 997 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
mysterious 28%
informative 24%
sad 22%
emotional 18%
dark 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
funny 9%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 32% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, WarModerate
Death, Classism, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Racism