Miau
Miau
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 19th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Miau by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel that explores the life of an individual named Ramón Villaamil, an unemployed former government employee in Madrid. The story delves into Ramón's struggles with bureaucracy, his familial relationships, and the socio-political environment of 19th-century Spain, depicting the impact on his identity and aspirations.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Miau by Benito Pérez Galdós is widely praised for its vivid portrayal of late 19th-century Spanish society, using rich character development and social criticism. Readers appreciate its realistic depiction of family dynamics and bureaucratic struggles. Some find the pacing slow and the plot dense, but its insightful exploration of human flaws is compelling.
Who Should Read Miau?
Readers who appreciate Miau by Benito Pérez Galdós often enjoy intricate character studies and social commentary, akin to those in Middlemarch by George Eliot or Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. They have a keen interest in 19th-century Spanish literature, politics, and the interplay of personal and societal conflicts.
1,412 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Madrid, Spain • 19th century
1997
Adult
18+ years
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