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Dom Casmurro: A Novel by Machado de Assis

blackstar666's review against another edition

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slow-paced

ninxxs's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

carrotts's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

4.75

changehrt's review against another edition

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4.0

In some parts, I found the reading slow and tiring. Bentinho divaded too much and that took away my interest in the story a little, but, in general, the narrative is extremely interesting and I liked it a lot.

I particularly liked the way in which everything good that Bentinho and those around him had conquered went down the drain by feelings of jealousy and distrust, in addition to the bitterness of time. The way in which the mind itself could put tricks was very intriguing to see.

In addition, a conclusion I draw from this reading for sure: Capitu did not cheat on Bentinho!

pedro14z's review against another edition

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5.0

todo brasileiro já ouviu da tal pergunta “traiu ou não traiu?”.
me desculpe machado por esperar 16 anos para pensar eu mesmo se sim ou não.
digo lhes, traiu.
tenho motivos pra dizer, não contarei-os aqui, tire suas próprias conclusões

tomleetang's review against another edition

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4.0

A quirky book that is ostensibly a love story but, for a large part, centers on the protagonist trying to not become a priest, with many little asides and reflections in the mode of Montaigne. There are sparks of Sterne and Diderot evident, too, in the unconventional style, as the narrator nonchalantly skips over enormous chunks of time with brief commentary to suit his whims.

While a dry humour pervades the novel, it can also be melancholic and tragic. Machado de Assiss flips the switch from amusingly observed nostalgia to brutal coldness suddenly but without jarring the reader into apathy.

lara_ayrolla's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective tense 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

4.0

rutinha's review against another edition

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5.0

"A vida é uma ópera"


Esta frase do mais extraordinário capítulo deste livro funciona também como um mission statement. Esta a ópera das pequenas coisas, a tragédia que se forma a partir dos nadas do dia-a-dia.
Dom Casmurro é o Bentinho, que no fim da vida nos conta a sua história e, fundamentalmente, o seu amor por Capitu. Pelo meio, vai pintando em cores vívidas a sociedade do Rio de Janeiro durante a segunda metade do século XIX. Não quero dizer muito mais sobre a história, ia estragar a experiência, só aconselho a ler.

O que eu tenho mesmo que referir, e talvez o que eu mais gostei no livro, é a escrita. O estilo de Machado de Assis é delicioso. Custa a crer que este livro foi editado em 1900, a escrita é extremamente moderna. Fiquei com a ideia que o resto da literatura lusófona (pelo menos que eu conheço) levou uns 50 anos para apanhá-la. E tão maravilhosamente espirituoso! Capaz de encontrar o humor no quotidiano e sempre mordaz. O que, verdade seja dita, é meio caminho andado para o meu coração (não fosse Jane Austen uma das minhas autoras favoritas). Definitivamente quero ler mais deste autor.

ana_rrch13's review against another edition

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  • 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

therefore_i_em's review against another edition

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4.5

capitu NÃO traiu bentinho
boa noite