The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza

The Art of Joy

Goliarda Sapienza

704 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction feminism historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Goliarda Sapienza's The Art of Joy was written over a nine year span, from 1967 to 1976. At the time of her death in 1996, Sapienza had published nothing in a decade, having been unable to find a publisher for what was to become her most celebrate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
inspiring 70%
emotional 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 25%
informative 25%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
sad 12%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.34

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