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

funny reflective medium-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

3.0

A book was Francesca’s undoing; here, the waltz was ours.

This is a strange book. I loved the short chapters, and in general it was fun to read, though near the end it became tedious. The translation is absolutely exquisite, though.
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