The Relic: European Classics by Eça de Queirós

The Relic: European Classics

Eça de Queirós

250 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Teodorico Raposo, the novel's anti-hero, is a master of deceit, one minute feigning devotion to his rich, pious aunt in order to inherit her money; the next, indulging in debauchery. Spurred on by the desire to please his aunt, and in order to get...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
dark 8%
informative 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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