Impossible by Erri Luca

Impossible

Erri Luca with N.S. Thompson (Translator)

160 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction challenging dark informative medium-paced

Description

In this novella set in the Dolomites, a cat-and-mouse interview opens between a young magistrate and an older suspect. It becomes an examination of perception versus truth and of the group protection afforded in a moment of collective action versu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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