annesm's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
gretagandolfy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
katsherms's review against another edition
Important and interesting but holy heck dry. Read for a book club
rocirt's review against another edition
3.0
3,75/5 en vd me ha gustao pero habia partes q se me hacian bola
aerozeta's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
jacobinreads's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
At first, I thought this book would be nothing but a vulgarity- a parody of working class struggle through the especially coarse eyes of the narrator, however, Balestrini is more honest and interesting than that. Instead, we see the story transform before our eyes: the reader begins to see the situation through the changing eyes of the previously selfish and apolitical protagonist, until the scope is immense. From vulgarity and first person narration, to sweeping oratory, to a clear picture of class struggle in Italy, and finally in a harrowing personal narrative.
This book exceeded my expectations. If you're at all interested in this, stick with it, and it will reward your patience.
This book exceeded my expectations. If you're at all interested in this, stick with it, and it will reward your patience.
goofy_ruthie's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
francitara's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
streberkatze's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Police brutality and Violence