The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti

The Eight Mountains

Paolo Cognetti

224 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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For fans of Elena Ferrante and Paulo Coelho comes a moving and elegant novel about the friendship between two young Italian boys from different backgrounds and how their connection evolves and challenges them throughout their lives. "Few books ha...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 70%
sad 45%
adventurous 41%
inspiring 34%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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