The Moon and the Bonfire by Cesare Pavese, Louise Sinclair

The Moon and the Bonfire

Cesare Pavese, Louise Sinclair

192 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Anguila, the narrator, is a successful businessman lured home from California to the Piedmontese village where he was fostered by peasants. After 20 years, so much has changed. Slowly, with the power of memory, he is able to piece together the pas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 744 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
sad 55%
emotional 47%
dark 22%
challenging 13%
tense 13%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 38%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.67

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