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This truly is a modern novel, somehow written in the 1880s. The writing is fresh and joyous. The ideas are understandable and relatable. I didn’t think it was very deep or full of meaning about life, but I did believe all the characters. Humanities is a terrible philosophy.

chicokc's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

En principio, son memorias hechas por un hombre muerto. Las está haciendo desde la tumba. Recapacita y revisita su vida. Desde el nacimiento hasta su muerte. Analiza cada paso que dio. Y vemos que realmente el tipo hizo nada, a su parecer.

shuree's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

tyson55's review against another edition

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funny slow-paced

3.5

kaponei's review against another edition

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5.0

Mestre da ironia, com um humor refinado, Machado é único e um dos maiores de todos os tempos. Brás Cubas é mais de seus personagens de vida medíocre, cuja existência marcou poucas pessoas. Talvez o livro seja sobre isso, sobre buscar uma vida satisfatória, sobre fazer algo antes que seja tarde. Os capítulos curtos são perfeitos em si mesmos.

bellashelf's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

joaosilva's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

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