A Perfect Hoax by Italo Svevo

A Perfect Hoax

Italo Svevo with J.G. Nichols (Translator)

114 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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Travelling salesman Enrico Gaia decides to play a trick on the conceited ageing litt rateur Mario Samigli: he dupes him into thinking that a representative of a prestigious Viennese publishing house wants to commission a German translation of a lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
lighthearted 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.0

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