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246 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857152883
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman’s Library
Publication date: 05 May 2005
Description
Giorgio Bassani's acclaimed novel of unrequited love and the plight of the Italian Jews on the brink of World War II has become a classic of modern Italian literature. Made into an Academy Award winning film in 1970, "The Garden of the Finzi Conti...
Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 60%
dark 21%
informative 21%
challenging 16%
tense 9%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Genocide, HomophobiaMinor
Death, Deportation246 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857152883
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman’s Library
Publication date: 05 May 2005
Description
Giorgio Bassani's acclaimed novel of unrequited love and the plight of the Italian Jews on the brink of World War II has become a classic of modern Italian literature. Made into an Academy Award winning film in 1970, "The Garden of the Finzi Conti...
Community Reviews Summary of 714 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 60%
dark 21%
informative 21%
challenging 16%
tense 9%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slursModerate
Antisemitism, Genocide, HomophobiaMinor
Death, Deportation