Dom Casmurro: A Novel by Machado de Assis

Dom Casmurro: A Novel

Machado de Assis with Machado de Assis (Translator), Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1899 (editions)

fiction classics romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Dom Casmurro: A Novel by Machado de Assis is a captivating read for readers who appreciate complex, thought-provoking explorations of love, trust, and the human condition, particularly those who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of dark humor and a deep dive into the intricacies of the human heart.

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 A masterpiece of realism, Machado de Assis's Dom Casmurro probes the mind of a distrustful husband with delusions of grandeur. Originally published in 1899, Dom Casmurro is widely considered to be Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis's masterpiece and ...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 1,876 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 40%

funny: 32%

challenging: 29%

mysterious: 28%

sad: 19%

dark: 16%

tense: 16%

lighthearted: 10%

adventurous: 9%

relaxing: 5%

inspiring: 2%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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