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Menzogna e sortilegio by Elsa Morante

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anabey's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

mathieudmrs's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It might be too long, and maybe not much happens in terms of plot per se, but the story is told in such a charismatic and purposeful manner that it kept me interested the entire time. The story is meandering and the characters are despicable, but there is clear intention behind everything. Much to think about 🤒

eunicek82's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this book quite a bit, but found it too long. I did not appreciate the multiple false endings. I did like the twisty family story.

emeadow's review against another edition

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4.0

Surely dragged on at many points but the ending was very possession! I’m glad I’m done w this book

hansonkarly's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced

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

5.0

Long journey. I don’t even know. But I’m impressed. It’s brilliant.

medievaljuliana's review against another edition

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Some books just have a way of leaving a mark, even (or especially) when you don't expect them to.

With a cast of unlikeable liars and tales of and disillusionment.

A bad rendition of wanting "more than this provincial life," if you will.

(full review on my substacks: https://cronista.substack.com/p/morante)