The Slum by Aluísio Azevedo

The Slum

Aluísio Azevedo with David H. Rosenthal (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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First published in 1890, and undoubtedly Azevedo's masterpiece, The Slum is one of the most widely read and critically acclaimed novels ever written about Brazil. Indeed, its great popularity, realistic descriptions, archetypal situations, detaile...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
dark 44%
emotional 38%
tense 38%
sad 36%
funny 30%
challenging 25%
informative 19%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 36% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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