The Stone Raft
The Stone Raft
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Novel • Fiction
Iberian Peninsula • Contemporary
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In José Saramago's novel The Stone Raft, the Iberian Peninsula breaks off from Europe and drifts into the Atlantic Ocean. The story follows five individuals who come together in response to this extraordinary event, exploring themes of solidarity, identity, and human connection as they navigate the unprecedented changes around them.
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The Stone Raft by José Saramago is an intriguing allegorical novel that captivates with its rich narrative and imaginative premise. Reviews commend its lyrical prose and deep philosophical insights. However, some readers find the pace slow and the lack of traditional dialogue challenging. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and unique read that resonates with fans of literary fiction.
Who Should Read The Stone Raft?
Readers who appreciate magical realism, allegory, and philosophical introspection will enjoy José Saramago's The Stone Raft. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or Italo Calvino's If on a winter's night a traveler will find Saramago's narrative style engaging and thought-provoking.
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The Stone Raft by José Saramago was first published in Portuguese in 1986 as "A Jangada de Pedra," and it explores the whimsical concept of the Iberian Peninsula breaking away from Europe and drifting into the Atlantic Ocean.
In 2002, a film adaptation of The Stone Raft was released, directed by George Sluizer, showcasing the imaginative narrative of Saramago's work.
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José Saramago was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998, and his characteristic style of long, flowing sentences and lack of traditional punctuation is evident in The Stone Raft.
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Novel • Fiction
Iberian Peninsula • Contemporary
2000
Adult
18+ years
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