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389 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241371350
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Modern Classics)
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Description
In the mistaken belief that he has killed his wife, Martim flees the city and arrives, in a state of both fear and wonder, at a remote ranch. There, he will have to remake himself, emerging, from the beast-like state in which his crime has plunge...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 89%
dark 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Racism389 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241371350
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin (Penguin Modern Classics)
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Description
In the mistaken belief that he has killed his wife, Martim flees the city and arrives, in a state of both fear and wonder, at a remote ranch. There, he will have to remake himself, emerging, from the beast-like state in which his crime has plunge...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 89%
dark 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Racism