The Mortal Wound by Raffaele La Capria

The Mortal Wound

Raffaele La Capria

191 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

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The Mortal Wound (titled in Italian Ferito a Morte) was awarded Italy's much coveted Strega prize by a distinguished jury of critics, artists, and writers. This intricate short novel, which swiftly became one of Italy's favorites, depicts the unha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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