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A review by slxshii12
Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5
Amidst the funny testimonies of the buildings residents is the pervasive theme of identity - who are we? what do our identities mean to us? The polyglot community provoke these questions, and larger themes of migration and Italian politics too, all on top of a murder mystery to keep it engaging.
Amedeo is a very interesting character, and his (and the book’s) comments on what truth is or means is also very thought-provoking.
Very funny and short book. The ending was tied up satisfyingly. Although Amedeo is a haunted character there does seem to be an underlying pessimism behind the book’s commentary on memory, which could see other sides to it.
Makes you question stuff. The two-sides perspective that is acknowledged in the conclusion is carried out by Amedeo in his ‘wails’ chapters, and adds a lot to the prior one-sided testimonies.
Potentially could be a 5 and will think about this one lots.
Amidst the funny testimonies of the buildings residents is the pervasive theme of identity - who are we? what do our identities mean to us? The polyglot community provoke these questions, and larger themes of migration and Italian politics too, all on top of a murder mystery to keep it engaging.
Amedeo is a very interesting character, and his (and the book’s) comments on what truth is or means is also very thought-provoking.
Very funny and short book. The ending was tied up satisfyingly. Although Amedeo is a haunted character there does seem to be an underlying pessimism behind the book’s commentary on memory, which could see other sides to it.
Makes you question stuff. The two-sides perspective that is acknowledged in the conclusion is carried out by Amedeo in his ‘wails’ chapters, and adds a lot to the prior one-sided testimonies.
Potentially could be a 5 and will think about this one lots.