Dialogues with Leucò by Cesare Pavese

Dialogues with Leucò

Cesare Pavese with William Arrowsmith (Translator)

201 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy reflective medium-paced
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A series of dialogues between mythological figures, treating the question of human destiny as the personal content of myths. In his foreword, Pavese elaborates on his method in the Dialogues: "What is more acutely disturbing than to see familiar s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 60%
inspiring 46%
mysterious 33%
emotional 26%
dark 13%
informative 13%
adventurous 6%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

4.2

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