A review by fuzzyhebrew
The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas by Machado de Assis

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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.