The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

294 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary reflective slow-paced
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Set in the 1860s, The Leopard tells the spellbinding story of a decadent, dying Sicilian aristocracy threatened by the approaching forces of democracy and revolution. The dramatic sweep and richness of observation, the seamless intertwining of pub...

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Moods

reflective 87%
sad 33%
emotional 30%
informative 30%
challenging 27%
funny 11%
dark 8%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 28%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.84

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