Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Memórias póstumas de Brás Cubas by Machado de Assis

11 reviews

kalizahira's review against another edition

dark funny medium-paced

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

4.0

I have never read anything like this, the format is still innovative 100 years later. The balance between self-awareness and hedonistic privilege is a thing of beauty. The book contains racism, sexism and classism of the time. The main character is a terrible person made somehow witty and engaging. It is worth the read for the structure and narrative alone. A scathing comment on the privileged classes. I would have liked a little more from the ending but a great example of Brazilian literature.

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m_a_j's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.5

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lizetteratura's review against another edition

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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

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liabookshelf's review against another edition

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medium-paced

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

4.75

Poucas pessoas no mundo foram tão escritoras como Machado de Assis foi

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joannalouise's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

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beautifulminutiae's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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mscalls's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective medium-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

4.0

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dmbraimundo's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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

3.75

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katievh's review against another edition

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funny reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

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i_llumi's review against another edition

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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.

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