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purplewaterbottle 's review for:
Memorie di Adriano
by Marguerite Yourcenar
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After a slow start (which made me nearly lose interest in the book) it picks up, getting better and better with every page and becoming a true masterpiece with Antinous' first appearance, including everything that comes after.
The writing is undoubtedly wonderful, and the Italian translation (which is the one I read) includes an insert written by the translator herself talking about her experience and friendship with the author, which made me appreciate the writing even more.
Although the start was a bit slow, it is definitely worth reading.
The writing is undoubtedly wonderful, and the Italian translation (which is the one I read) includes an insert written by the translator herself talking about her experience and friendship with the author, which made me appreciate the writing even more.
Although the start was a bit slow, it is definitely worth reading.