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238 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151012749
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,618 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
mysterious 38%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
emotional 24%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Suicide
238 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151012749
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,618 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
mysterious 38%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
emotional 24%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Suicide