Alentejo Blue by Monica Ali

Alentejo Blue

Monica Ali

300 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Alentejo Blue is the story of the Portuguese village of Mamarrosa told through the lives of those who live there and those who are passing through - men and women, children and old people, locals, tourists and expatriates.For some, such as Teresa,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

2.65

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