He's only written one book I didn't completely fall in love with - The Tale of the Unknown Island. I thought everything else was a masterpiece, to one degree or another.

I've heard many people say he's a "demanding" writer simply because his sentences and paragraphs go on forever, but I don't agree. I think, once you settle into the rhythm of his writing, it flows like molten chocolate (horrible simile, I know, sorry). Anyway, I find his writing very easy to read.

I love his themes, his characters, his trademark dogs.

Just wondering: Does anyone else here love him as much as I do, and has anyone read his latest, Seeing, the sequel to Blindness?

I have a number of his novels back in Oz, but to date I have only read "The Gospel according to Jesus Christ" which is mind-bogglinly sooipoooib!
I intend to work my way through most of his canon eventually.
He is a master of the internal dialogue.

Let us know what you think of his other books when you read them, okay? I would love to know. I find his characters so lovable. The Cave wasn't his best book, but I adored the characters, and of course, Saramago's trademark dog. The Double wasn't his best, either, by far, but the premise was fascinating and I would give the book 4.5/5. Not bad. For me, his best are Blindness, All the Names, and Balthasar and Blimunda.

Cool. yr list of recommendations is noted and filed.

When i get home from this tour of duty ha ha I'm on it!

Loved Blindness. A horror book for those with a penchant for the abstract is what I tell my friends when I recommend it. And so atmospheric -- I love how the characters remain completely anonymous throughout. I'm definitely going to pick up another one of his.

I absolutley love Saramago. My favorite so far has been his novel, Blindness. Yes, I loved it too. I am currently on the sequel Seeing and can't wait to see how it pans out.

Blindness is one of my top five books, ever. Havent read anything else by him.. Probably I should.