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208 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273356
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 March 2018
Description
A stunning classic set in Italy’s most vibrant and turbulent metropolis – Naples – in the immediate aftermath of World War Two. These lively and superbly written stories helped inspire Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels. Ortese’s work was also cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782273356
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 05 March 2018
Description
A stunning classic set in Italy’s most vibrant and turbulent metropolis – Naples – in the immediate aftermath of World War Two. These lively and superbly written stories helped inspire Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels. Ortese’s work was also cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.