The Good Life Elsewhere by Vladimir Lorchenkov

The Good Life Elsewhere

Vladimir Lorchenkov with Daniel Thomas May (Narrator), Ross Ufberg (Translator)

6 hours, 25 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)

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Vladimir Lorchenkov tells the story of a group of villagers and their tragicomic efforts, against all odds and at any cost, to emigrate from Moldova, Europe's most impoverished nation, to Italy for work. In this uproarious tale, an Orthodox priest...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
dark 64%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 30% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.49

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