Clash of Civilisations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous

Clash of Civilisations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio

Amara Lakhous with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

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Piazza Vittorio is home to a polyglot community of immigrants who have come to Rome from all over the world. When a tenant is murdered in the building's elevator, the delicate balance is thrown into disarray.As each of the victim's neighbours is q...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
funny 62%
reflective 59%
emotional 24%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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