Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel by Amara Lakhous
Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel

Amara Lakhous

Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel

Amara Lakhous with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

118 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

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A small culturally mixed community living in an apartment building in the center of Rome is thrown into dissaray when one of the tenants is murdered. As each of the victim's neighbors is questioned by the police, readers are offered an all-access ...

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Moods

mysterious 67%
funny 61%
reflective 60%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 16%
sad 15%
dark 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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