A review by stefan_lennemyr
Vansinnesläkaren by Machado de Assis

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

2.5

The book emits a surreal feeling in how the madness effortless can unfold. It’s an allegory and in that regard it functions quite well; as prose not really.