A review by fschulenberg
Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I found this book in the apartment I am renting for study abroad. It was such a nice change of pace: multiple perspectives, brief, mysterious, yet challenging. I appreciated learning more about Rome and Italians from the perspectives of Italians and immigrants alike. Finally, I felt relieved that some of the judgment and cultural hardships I have felt studying abroad were communicated via text. I really enjoyed reading this book.