Voices in the Evening by Natalia Ginzburg

Voices in the Evening

Natalia Ginzburg with D. M. Low (Translator), D.M. Low (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Over the course of their secret meetings, Elsa begins to imagine a future with Tommasino, free from the constraints of expectations and burdensome history. But this is all threatened by exposure. An elegant and beautifully restrained novel that sc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 50%
sad 35%
funny 19%
dark 7%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 25% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.73

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