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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
just, absolutely wonderful. i think my new favourite. natalia ginzburg never fails in her prose, turning the small actions and thoughts from the cast of characters into meaningful, world-shattering statements. the plot informs the style and form, and in turn, the form creates the emotion. ginzburg doesn't rely on emotional devastation - she simply says, and it appears. the world stops, and continues moving, all at once.
This novel contains observations on life which are translated in carefully composed beautiful sentences I feel only Natalia Ginzburg can write. Amazing combination of storytelling with hints of prose.
“For loneliness and sorrow were the salvation of the spirit, so at least it said in books and perhaps it was true.”
“All men make you sorry for them if you look at them closely, in fact you ought to be on guard against that excess of compassion which arises suddenly, from looking closely at people.”
“For loneliness and sorrow were the salvation of the spirit, so at least it said in books and perhaps it was true.”
“All men make you sorry for them if you look at them closely, in fact you ought to be on guard against that excess of compassion which arises suddenly, from looking closely at people.”
3.5 stars
Very much enjoyed, but the dense paragraphs and long run-on sentences made it a slightly difficult read.
But there were real moments of brilliance, would recommend as a historical novel, if not as a perfect reading experience. ✨
Very much enjoyed, but the dense paragraphs and long run-on sentences made it a slightly difficult read.
But there were real moments of brilliance, would recommend as a historical novel, if not as a perfect reading experience. ✨
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No