Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not) by José Rizal

Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not)

Noli Me Tángere #1

José Rizal with León Ma Guerrero (Translator)

384 pages first pub 1887 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Noli Me Tángere (Touch Me Not) by José Rizal is a powerful and stimulating read that will resonate deeply with readers who are passionate about social justice, history, and the struggle for freedom and self-determination, particularly those interested in the complex and often fraught relationships between colonialism, religion, and national identity.

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A scorching expos of the Spanish government's corruption and abuses of power, this novel is famed as a catalyst to the Philippine Revolution. Noli Me T ngere was the first major artistic manifestation of Asian resistance to European colonialism w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews

Moods

challenging 61%
emotional 59%
dark 58%
reflective 54%
sad 44%
informative 40%
tense 38%
adventurous 20%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 28%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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