Iracema by José de Alencar

176 pages first pub 1865 (view editions)

fiction classics historical romance challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Iracema suits the patient, historically minded reader who enjoys measured, reflective storytelling that probes national identity and cross-cultural encounters through the lens of a tragic, lyrical romance.

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Jose de Alencar's prose-poem Iracema, first published in 1865, is a classic of Brazilian literature--perhaps the most widely-known piece of fiction within Brazil, and the most widely-read of Alencar;s many works. Set in the sixteenth century, it i...

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Community Reviews

2.7
based on 481 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 57%

sad: 47%

emotional: 38%

reflective: 28%

challenging: 19%

dark: 19%

tense: 14%

hopeful: 9%

informative: 9%

inspiring: 9%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

mysterious: 4%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
17% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

31% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

15% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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