The Day Before Happiness by Erri De Luca

The Day Before Happiness

Erri De Luca with Michael F. Moore (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical sad medium-paced
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Just after World War II, a young orphan living in Naples comes under the protection of Don Gaetano, the superintendent of an apartment building. He is a generous man and is very attached to the boy, telling him about the war and the liberation of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.39

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