The author was known for his critical stance on the system humans find themselves entrapped in, but also for his writing style. José Saramago used minimal punctuation and created sentences that were streams of consciousness. This writing style would allow the reader to be really immersed in the book.

Being very critical of political, philosophical, and theological matters, the author created a reputation that led to his exile. One of the examples is the book “The Gospel according to Jesus Christ”, where he critically explored religious figures, and the Catholic Church, and even political personalities did not appreciate the words written by José Saramago.

José Saramago was awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1998, and his legacy is still present nowadays. His birthtown, Azinhaga, proves that the best way, as it is filled with memorials.