Happiness, as Such by Natalia Ginzburg

Happiness, as Such

Natalia Ginzburg with Minna Zallman Proctor (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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At the heart of Happiness, as Such is an absence--an abyss that pulls everyone to its brink--created by a family's only son, Michele, who has fled from Italy to England to escape the dangers and threats of his radical political ties. This novel is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 409 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 61%
sad 50%
funny 38%
dark 18%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 23%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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