From the Land of the Moon by Milena Agus

From the Land of the Moon

Milena Agus with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

108 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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An young unnamed woman reflects upon the life of her grandmother, a bewitching and eccentric figure whose abiding search for love spans much of the twentieth century. In 1943, as American bombs fall on the city of Cagliari, the young woman’s grand...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
dark 8%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.5

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