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

dajna's review against another edition

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3.0

Sono combattuta. La storia è bellina sia nella trama, sia nello stile. Però non mi ha emozionato. Non sono riuscita ad affezionarmi nemmeno ad Amedeo, l'eroe senza macchia di piazza Vittorio.
Questa sorta di intervista a tutta una serie di personaggi che condividono piazza Vittorio serve a mostrare che il pregiudizio è comune ad ogni essere umano, indipendentemente dalla sua nazione di provenienza. Sono cavolate che su carta fanno sorridere, ma immagino la rottura di scatole a doverle vivere per davvero.
Il libro è in realtà un giallo, con vittima ed omicida. Eppure, scorpire che avesse ammazzato il Gladiatore non mi interessava. Finale con blando colpo di scena, dove l'assassino è il solito insospettabile.

beanmom's review against another edition

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4.0

A slightly unsatisfying ending, which marred what had been a really enjoyable read. Still, well-written, funny, and insightful.

moonibean's review against another edition

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adventurous informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

fridacamacho's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

sara126's review against another edition

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4.0

This is the first book that has made me laugh. Easygoing & interesting commentary on immigration/integration

emilyjarman's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

radicalmguy's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

jhowleywells's review against another edition

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challenging funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

minaegg's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

katemeadow's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0