Last Summer in the City by Gianfranco Calligarich

Last Summer in the City

Gianfranco Calligarich with Howard Curtis (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 58%
sad 54%
dark 37%
funny 15%
tense 9%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 35%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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