El profesor y la sirena y otros relatos by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

El profesor y la sirena y otros relatos

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa with Adriana Malagrida (Translator)

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fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

“The Professor and the Siren,” like The Leopard, meditates on the past and the passage of time, and also on the relationship between erotic love and learning. Professor La Ciura is one of the world’s most distinguished Hellenists; his knowledge, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
reflective 75%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 37%
medium 37%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | N/A: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.62

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