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238 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151012749
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,672 reviews
Moods
mysterious 38%
funny 37%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
emotional 24%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Sexual content238 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151012749
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,672 reviews
Moods
mysterious 38%
funny 37%
dark 35%
challenging 30%
emotional 24%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
sad 6%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 37% | Character: 11% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 24% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, Suicide attempt, Sexual content