Emilio's Carnival: Senilita by Italo Svevo

233 pages first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Italo Svevo's early novel Senilit (1898) remained unknown for many years until James Joyce encountered the novelist in Trieste and came to admire Senilit as a preeminent modern Italian novel. Joyce helped to launch Svevo's career, and years late...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.37

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