Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous

Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio

Amara Lakhous with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

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A small culturally mixed community living an apartment building in the center of Rome is thrown into disarray when one of the neighbors is murdered. An investigation ensues and as each of the victim’s neighbors is questioned, the reader is offered...

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Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
funny 61%
reflective 60%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
lighthearted 23%
challenging 16%
sad 15%
dark 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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