The House on Via Gemito by Domenico Starnone

The House on Via Gemito

Domenico Starnone with Oonagh Stransky (Translator)

480 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark slow-paced
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Available in English for the first time, this extraordinary prize-winning novel confirms Domenico Starnone’s reputation as one of Italy’s greatest living writers. Starnone, a finalist for the National Book Award with Trick, and author of the criti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 58%
emotional 47%
dark 41%
tense 41%
sad 35%
funny 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.62

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