The Devil to Pay in the Backlands by João Guimarães Rosa

The Devil to Pay in the Backlands

Corpo de Baile #2

João Guimarães Rosa with James L. Taylor (Translator), Harriet de Onís (Translator)

494 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics informative reflective slow-paced
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Lively reminiscences of bandit warfare in the sertao, the still primitive Brazilian back country, told by a wise, retired outlaw chief. ~Worldcat.orgGrande Sertão: Veredas (Portuguese for "Great Backlands: Tracks"; English translation: The Devil t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
reflective 85%
emotional 78%
challenging 50%
dark 42%
tense 35%
funny 28%
sad 21%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.57

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