City of God by Paulo Lins

City of God

Paulo Lins with Alison Entrekin (Translator)

483 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction crime dark fast-paced
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Description

The searing novel on which the internationally acclaimed hit film was based, City of God is a gritty, gorgeous tour de force from the Brazilian street. Cicade de Deus, the City of God, is one of Rio's most notorious slums. Yet it is also a place w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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