The Bishop's Bedroom by Piero Chiara

The Bishop's Bedroom

Piero Chiara with Jill Foulston (Translator), Edoardo Ballerini (Narrator)

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fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced
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Summer 1946. World War II has just come to an end, and there's a yearning for renewal. A man in his thirties is sailing on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, hoping to put off the inevitable return to work. Dropping anchor in a small, fashionable po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.71

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