The Lives of Things by José Saramago

The Lives of Things

José Saramago with Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)

228 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Combining bitter satire, outrageous parody and uncanny hallucinations, this collection of José Saramago’s earliest stories from the beginning of his writing career attests to the novelist’s imaginative power and incomparable skill in elaborating t...

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Community Reviews

3.66
based on 159 reviews

Moods

challenging: 73%

reflective: 60%

mysterious: 46%

emotional: 33%

dark: 26%

funny: 26%

lighthearted: 26%

adventurous: 20%

tense: 20%

informative: 13%

hopeful: 6%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 6%

sad: 6%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

10% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
22% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
44% of readers chose N/A
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