The Good Life Elsewhere by Vladimir Lorchenkov, Ross Ufberg

The Good Life Elsewhere

Vladimir Lorchenkov, Ross Ufberg

197 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

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The Good Life Elsewhere is a very funny book. It is also a very sad one. Moldovan writer Vladimir Lorchenkov tells the story of a group of villagers and their tragicomic efforts, against all odds and at any cost, to emigrate from Europe’s most imp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
dark 64%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 31%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 30% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.49

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