All the Names
by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa
All the Names by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 9.5K reader ratings. First published in 1997. The book spans 245 pages.
About All the Names
Senhor José is a low-grade clerk in the city's Central Registry, where the living and the dead share the same shelf space. A middle-aged bachelor, he has no interest in anything beyond the certificates of birth, marriage, divorce, and death, that are his daily routine. But one day, when he comes across the records of an anonymous young woman, something happens to him. Obsessed, Senhor José sets off to follow the thread that may lead him to the woman-but as he gets closer, he discovers more about her, and about himself, than he would ever have wished.The loneliness of people's lives, the effects of chance, the discovery of love-all coalesce in this extraordinary novel that displays the power and art of José Saramago in brilliant form.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa |
| Published | 1997 |
| Pages | 245 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,520 |
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What genre is All the Names?
All the Names is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is All the Names worth reading?
Based on 9.5K reader ratings, All the Names has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is All the Names?
All the Names has 245 pages.
Who wrote All the Names?
All the Names was written by José Saramago, Margaret Jull Costa. It was first published in 1997.
What is the ISBN for All the Names?
The ISBN-13 for All the Names is 9780156010600.0.
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