Soffocare by Chuck Palahniuk

Soffocare

Chuck Palahniuk with Matteo Colombo (Translator)

276 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark funny medium-paced

Description

Victor Mancini, studente di medicina fallito, ha architettato un fantasioso sistema per pagare le spese ospedaliere della vecchia madre: ogni giorno va a cena in un ristorante diverso e, nel bel mezzo della serata, finge di soffocare per colpa di ...

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Moods

dark 90%
funny 67%
reflective 27%
challenging 19%
sad 18%
tense 18%
emotional 17%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.5

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