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chwegf's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
magdalenalala's review against another edition
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
alicervila's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mefiumarelli's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
mariathemillennial's review against another edition
4.0
This is a collection of short stories by Machado de Assis. It is a very short book and the stories are entertaining. I loved one short story the most; The Education of a Poser. In this story, Machado critiques ''the elite'' in an enjoyable and sarcastic way. All his other stories could also be seen as a sarcastic criticism of the 19th-century Brazillian elite and wealthy population.