A review by stefan_lennemyr
Kain by José Saramago

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The story becomes more interesting as it moves forward and we encounters numerous episodes from the Old Testament, all seen from the eyes of the first murderer Cain. The way that it is written, without capital letters in names and no distinct dialog, makes the reading unnecessarily complicated. Also, the meta textual commentaries are uncalled for.