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minaegg's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
katemeadow's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
affiknittyreads's review
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jussery's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
It was an interesting read to see a bunch of people's perspectives on a person and also to get an idea of what a specific time period at a specific location might've been like. Sometimes the characters ramblings would go on for a bit too long for me but that didn't take away from the overall book. I liked it! It was weird and funny. And love the wailing. Auuuu!!!!
frank18's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
slxshii12's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5
Amidst the funny testimonies of the buildings residents is the pervasive theme of identity - who are we? what do our identities mean to us? The polyglot community provoke these questions, and larger themes of migration and Italian politics too, all on top of a murder mystery to keep it engaging.
Amedeo is a very interesting character, and his (and the book’s) comments on what truth is or means is also very thought-provoking.
Very funny and short book. The ending was tied up satisfyingly. Although Amedeo is a haunted character there does seem to be an underlying pessimism behind the book’s commentary on memory, which could see other sides to it.
Makes you question stuff. The two-sides perspective that is acknowledged in the conclusion is carried out by Amedeo in his ‘wails’ chapters, and adds a lot to the prior one-sided testimonies.
Potentially could be a 5 and will think about this one lots.
Amidst the funny testimonies of the buildings residents is the pervasive theme of identity - who are we? what do our identities mean to us? The polyglot community provoke these questions, and larger themes of migration and Italian politics too, all on top of a murder mystery to keep it engaging.
Amedeo is a very interesting character, and his (and the book’s) comments on what truth is or means is also very thought-provoking.
Very funny and short book. The ending was tied up satisfyingly. Although Amedeo is a haunted character there does seem to be an underlying pessimism behind the book’s commentary on memory, which could see other sides to it.
Makes you question stuff. The two-sides perspective that is acknowledged in the conclusion is carried out by Amedeo in his ‘wails’ chapters, and adds a lot to the prior one-sided testimonies.
Potentially could be a 5 and will think about this one lots.
lynleybidlake's review
challenging
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nogate's review
funny
sad
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
tessjx's review
dark
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
booksdale's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25