The Day Before Happiness by Erri De Luca
The Day Before Happiness

Erri De Luca

The Day Before Happiness

Erri De Luca with Michael F. Moore (Translator)

114 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical sad medium-paced
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'Happiness - was it right to name it without knowing it? It sounded shameless in my mouth, like when someone shows off about knowing a celebrity and just uses their first name, saying Marcello when they really mean Mastroianni ...' A young orphan ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.39

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