David’s review of Os Maias > Likes and Comments

You can continue reading Eça.... with “O Crime do Padre Amaro” for example. 😉

Cool! I wish I could read it but sadly the only book I can find of his in English is The Crime of Father Amaro. I think I'll start with that one :) So sad I don't know Portuguese.

Great review David, and you even managed to surprise me pointing towards the five stars made out of the noble house in the romance.

The book is everything you say, on the spot, but, and just because I'm not a fan of Flaubert, I tend to think of Eça de Queirós as our Balzac :)

The book feels a bit old in reading because of the long descriptions. Balzac is the same, with a difference, Balzac describes in too much detail his characters, Eça describes too much the space. However if you manage to surpass this, you're completely rewarded.

"Os Maias" is our national treasure and will continue to be for a long time. The reading experience is tremendous, just savour it :)

Nelson wrote: "Great review David, and you even managed to surprise me pointing towards the five stars made out of the noble house in the romance.

The book is everything you say, on the spot, but, and just becau..."

Thanks so much Nelson. Your comments mean a lot.

Funny, I have not read Balzac but read every Flaubert. I felt the way he wrote reminded me immediately of Flaubert. Now I must read Balzac.

I was okay with the long passages because it really gave me a sense of that time.

I woke this morning still thinking of some passages. It was a truly great read.

Miriam wrote: "Cool! I wish I could read it but sadly the only book I can find of his in English is The Crime of Father Amaro. I think I'll start with that one :) So sad I don't know Portuguese."

thanks Miriam. I am still learning Portuguese but the book is so worth it. I would suggest reading The Crime of Father Amaro. I sume it is enjoyable.

Miriam wrote: "Cool! I wish I could read it but sadly the only book I can find of his in English is The Crime of Father Amaro. I think I'll start with that one :) So sad I don't know Portuguese."

thanks Miriam

Sounds like another great one from the Master. Thanks for an excellent review as usual David

Jim wrote: "Sounds like another great one from the Master. Thanks for an excellent review as usual David"


Thanks Glenn. I have to thank my Portuguese friends for the recommendation. A truly great read!

Oh, it's so good to see foreign readers give Eça de Queirós a shot! He is a remarkable writer!

Thank you Haytham. He really is an enjoyable writer to read!