A review by marywahlmeierbracciano
All Our Yesterdays by Natalia Ginzburg

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

Natalia Ginzburg writes in such a matter-of-fact (and often conversational) way about people in Italy during the second world war.  There is humor and sadness among everyday moments.  The words are sometimes sparse, other times abundant, and the feelings of the characters stay with you.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, and War

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Death, Fatphobia, Genocide, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Deportation