helen88's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
susanreadstheworld's review against another edition
2.0
The writing was juvenile and there was too much filler. Overall, the main story - the mafia feud - was poorly written and lacking in excitement and proper development. The parallel story - Gino, the very Italian pig - was interesting.
The author should have dropped the mafia and written just about the piglet.
The author should have dropped the mafia and written just about the piglet.
clem's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
sjfurger's review against another edition
3.0
2018 PopSugar Reading Challenge #26: A book with an animal in the title.
I picked up this book kind of as a joke - my coworker and I were going through the withdrawn pile at the library and we were struck by the title. As I began to read, however, I was immediately taken by Enzo, our unreliable narrator. This little novel packs a big punch - it covers issues of immigration and tolerance, national identity, relationships, corruption, and the nature of truth. I was surprised by the ending too - a real cliffhanger! Overall, this was an enjoyable little book that touches on issues relevant to the US today, in a Wes Andersonian way.
I picked up this book kind of as a joke - my coworker and I were going through the withdrawn pile at the library and we were struck by the title. As I began to read, however, I was immediately taken by Enzo, our unreliable narrator. This little novel packs a big punch - it covers issues of immigration and tolerance, national identity, relationships, corruption, and the nature of truth. I was surprised by the ending too - a real cliffhanger! Overall, this was an enjoyable little book that touches on issues relevant to the US today, in a Wes Andersonian way.
tessyoung's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book, it's nicely paced, the characters are fun and it never becomes too earnest despite discussing important issues such as social division, immigration and how petty jealousies become politicised and radicalised. Given Italian Politics right now, it's seems incredibly timely.
sjfurger's review
3.0
2018 PopSugar Reading Challenge #26: A book with an animal in the title.
I picked up this book kind of as a joke - my coworker and I were going through the withdrawn pile at the library and we were struck by the title. As I began to read, however, I was immediately taken by Enzo, our unreliable narrator. This little novel packs a big punch - it covers issues of immigration and tolerance, national identity, relationships, corruption, and the nature of truth. I was surprised by the ending too - a real cliffhanger! Overall, this was an enjoyable little book that touches on issues relevant to the US today, in a Wes Andersonian way.
I picked up this book kind of as a joke - my coworker and I were going through the withdrawn pile at the library and we were struck by the title. As I began to read, however, I was immediately taken by Enzo, our unreliable narrator. This little novel packs a big punch - it covers issues of immigration and tolerance, national identity, relationships, corruption, and the nature of truth. I was surprised by the ending too - a real cliffhanger! Overall, this was an enjoyable little book that touches on issues relevant to the US today, in a Wes Andersonian way.
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