alice_cardoso's reviews
234 reviews

Junge Frau, am Fenster stehend, Abendlicht, blaues Kleid by Alena Schröder

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Gaveta de Papéis by José Luís Peixoto

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challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

O Sinal Admirável by Pope Francis

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.5

Imperium by Christian Kracht

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
It's a dense book
Elogio da Sede by José Tolentino Mendonça

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Honestly I didn't like the style of the author so I just quit because one shall not be sacrificing time and patience with book they don't like. 
Sempre em Discernimento - Uma espiritualidade inaciana para o novo milénio by Joseph A. Tetlow

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
The book has some views of the Church i don't agree with. 
Sonetos by Florbela Espanca

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Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Honestly the type of poetry Florbela writes is a bit too sad and depressive. My mental state doesn't allow me to read such negative things. 
Clepsidra by Camilo Pessanha

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emotional lighthearted reflective sad slow-paced

3.75