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A review by shanaya_ron
The Alienist and Other Stories of Nineteenth-Century Brazil by Machado de Assis
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A spectacular work. The Novella was originally released in the newspaper - section by section. The development of the story was so well made. I can only imagine the addiction Muchado de Assis creates with his writing to his writings. I must read. A truly brazilian piece of history, literature and culture. Looking forward to delving into other works by Assis including the "The Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas".