Happiness, as Such by Natalia Ginzburg

Happiness, as Such

Natalia Ginzburg

158 pages • first pub 1973 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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At the heart of Happiness, as Such is an absence--an abyss that pulls everyone to its brink--created by a family's only son, Michele, who has fled from Italy to England to escape the dangers and threats of his radical political ties. This novel is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 60%
sad 49%
funny 39%
dark 18%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 34% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 34% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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