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The Dry Heart by Natalia Ginzburg

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julianananana's review against another edition

4.0

What a moving little book that I had no idea was published in 1947 by a cool lady! More women should kill their husbands! (That is a joke)

jpiacentini's review against another edition

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dark sad tense fast-paced

3.25

dogsbooksandpizza's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My favorite part of this book is the fact that we know two characters die at the very beginning, yet building up to that point is still incredibly compelling. Fascinating and infuriating look at 1947 gender norms in Italy.

levs's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

thayawar's review against another edition

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3.0

A rough ride !! But compellingly written for sure

khopeisz's review against another edition

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4.75

This was such a gossipy little read! I was scribbling in the margins, my one Alberto-esque trait, constantly talking back to this book. I have nothing more intelligent to say about Ginzburg’s observations on womanhood, marriage, etc. anyway, Alberto you better be glad our girly took you out quickly! Also Giovanna, what do you DO to these men???