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Vidas Secas

Graciliano Ramos
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Vidas Secas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Graciliano Ramos

Vidas Secas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northeast Brazil • 1930s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Vidas Secas by Graciliano Ramos explores the challenging lives of a family navigating Brazil's arid hinterlands. Centered around Fabiano, his family, and their dog, the narrative delves into themes of survival and resilience amidst poverty and harsh environmental conditions. The story captures their struggles and aspirations within the broader socio-economic context.

Gritty

Melancholic

Challenging

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.6

17,392 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Vidas Secas by Graciliano Ramos is praised for its stark portrayal of the rural Brazilian landscape and the struggles of its inhabitants. Critics admire its concise, impactful prose and depth in character development. However, some find its grim tone challenging and the sparse dialogue difficult. Overall, it's lauded for its realistic depiction of poverty and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Vidas Secas?

A reader who enjoys Vidas Secas would appreciate novels like The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, focusing on social justice and human resilience. They would be drawn to narratives depicting hardship, the human condition, and the quest for dignity amid poverty, often with a rural setting and existential undertones.

4.6

17,392 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Northeast Brazil • 1930s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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