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I'm Not Scared by Niccolò Ammaniti

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ilovegravy's review against another edition

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4.0

One of the most unsettling books I’ve read.

brava's review against another edition

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adventurous sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

cozylittlebrownhouse's review against another edition

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3.0

During a sweltering summer in a small Italian village, young Michele is forced to confront his world and leave his childhood innocence behind. I will say no more. I read the book in two parts, because once Michele makes his disturbing discovery, you will not be able to put this book down.

yeah_nahnia's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

4.5 stars. I read this one in anticipation of watching the film adaptation. It shows the sudden coming-of-age of a young boy in late 70s Italy, and I really appreciated the way we're put into his head, and how he has to come to terms with evil acts committed not by witches and ogres, but his fellow human beings.

claudiacali's review against another edition

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5.0

Avevo già letto un estratto di questo libro quando ero alle medie e ricordo che mi era rimasto così impresso che volevo comprare il libro. Però per un motivo o per l'altro sembrava non arrivare mai il suo momento, e probabilmente non sarebbe arrivato mai se mia sorella non me lo avesse regalato. E quindi, più di 6 anni dopo la lettura di quel breve capitolo, eccomi qui a recensire il libro. L'ho terminato circa due ore fa e vorrei già ricominciarlo da capo. La scrittura di Ammaniti, semplice e diretta, mi ha tenuta incollata alle pagine. La storia raccontata è come una fitta allo stomaco, affronta una tematica forte e sono sicura che mi rimarrà impressa. Il finale aperto però mi ha lasciata in sospeso, io ho bisogno di sapere come si è conclusa la vicenda.