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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
This was the most captivating novel I have read in ages. The story of Pino Lella is a coming of age story amid the worst of circumstances; the second World War. It is based on a true story of a young Italian boy with tremendous courage, tenacity and heart. I was often on the edge of my seat while reading it; unable to believe the horrendous things that Pino witnessed, the bravery he showed and his ability to continue doing the "right thing" through it all. I have been recommending this book to anyone who will listen. It's a "must read".
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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:
Yes
An amazing story—like “Unbroken” meets “Forrest Gump.” Unbelievable coincidences in Italy during WWII propel the story. Our hero, Pino, seems to be in the middle of every major event in Milan in the last year or so of the war. I can’t say what the coincidences are because you know, spoilers, but I was exclaiming out loud by the end of the story as the amazing turns of events piled up. What an incredible story...just not the best writing so I’m only giving three stars.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
World War II novel
Based on actual people
Italy setting
Based on actual people
Italy setting