The Hand and the Glove by Machado de Assis, Albert I. Bagby Jr., Helen Caldwell

116 pages first pub 1874 (editions)

fiction classics romance challenging informative slow-paced
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"The story ... of love lost and love found. Of love lost by Estaevaao, amiable but vacillating, who is bemused by his own romantic posturing, and by Jorge, superficial and calculating. Of love found by Luis Alves, whose self-possession and determi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 55%
reflective 55%
funny 44%
relaxing 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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