Death at Intervals by José Saramago

Death at Intervals

José Saramago with Margaret Jull Costa

196 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging reflective medium-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 5,080 reviews

Moods

reflective: 84%

mysterious: 39%

funny: 37%

dark: 35%

challenging: 31%

emotional: 24%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 9%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 6%

sad: 6%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 2%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

48% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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