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lizetteratura's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
i have a hard time finding men funny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Ableism, Racism, and Slavery
Minor: Miscarriage, Dementia, and Death of parent
adverb17's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Slavery, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Miscarriage, Dementia, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
littlejesterdude's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
avaonvenus's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
While interlaced with little bits of sexism and ableism that pull the reader out of their reading, this is still one of my favorite books. Ever. The overarching plot is amazing, and the little heart-wrenching sentences and philosophical points that Assis makes cause you to stop to fully process what you’ve just read. It truly does kill me that Assis isn’t as prevalent in English speaking countries as it is in South America. In my opinion, everyone should read this book. While the expository style and unreliable narrator isn’t for everyone, those who enjoy the style will thoroughly enjoy this novel. I can’t recommend it enough, as it is a short read and extremely worth it. Assis truly is a genius and does not get enough praise from English readers for his work. This novel, since reading it, has been my go-to recommendation. Truly, this is the closest I’ve ever been to crying due to a novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, and Infidelity
Moderate: Ableism and Sexism
i_llumi's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
brás cubas is the personification of mansplain manipulate manwhore
resumo/summary
brás cubas, burguês safado, chuta pobres, odeia mulheres e não faz nada [bras cubas, lol gamer, hates the poor & women. does nothing and dies]
also suffers from a severe case of Chuunibyou.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Ableism and Death
Minor: Racism, Slavery, Dementia, and Grief