kjulie 's review for:

Epitaph of a Small Winner by Machado de Assis

2.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I should have read the synopsis before reading… I think I might have decided to skip this one. It really wasn’t for me. I disliked every character, and found the casual references to slavery and animal abuse really off putting (even when acknowledging that it was written in a different time). I do not deny that there are passages of great wit, and some clever moments, but it wasn’t worth it for me. I kept reading, thinking that there would be a unifying point, or great revelation at the end. No such luck.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery