The Ragazzi by Fabrizio Gifuni, Pier Paolo Pasolini

256 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

An unsentimental depiction of the poverty and chaotic lives of those in the slums of 1950s postwar Rome, this novel follows Ricetto, an Italian youth, and his gang who survive by their wits, their cruelty, and their instincts for survival. Their l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.39

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