The Florios of Sicily: A Novel by Stefania Auci

The Florios of Sicily: A Novel

La saga dei Florio #1

Stefania Auci

464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Florios arrive in Sicily, with nothing but the clothes on their back after an earthquake destroys their hometown. Against all odds, the family begins anew despite the looming Napoleonic wars and devastating plagues. But when Vincenzo is spurne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
informative 64%
reflective 35%
adventurous 27%
inspiring 24%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
tense 10%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
dark 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 34%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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