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Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel by Amara Lakhous
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dark
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is hardly about the murder mystery (the victim is very unlikeable), and instead much more about the dynamics of a diverse Italian community, immigration and the evils of xenophobia. Lakhous really conveys the beliefs, mannerisms and persona's of each resident in such a few pages, and both the symbol of the elevator and the satire is very well executed, creating an engaging and insightful book. I felt as though some aspects of the ending were slightly challenging to understand, but it is nonetheless an easy read that I would highly recommend.
Graphic: Islamophobia, Xenophobia, and Racism
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