704 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956991
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 July 2013
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
emotional 61%
challenging 45%
adventurous 32%
informative 25%
dark 19%
hopeful 19%
sad 12%
tense 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia
704 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956991
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 04 July 2013
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews
Moods
inspiring 70%
emotional 61%
challenging 45%
adventurous 32%
informative 25%
dark 19%
hopeful 19%
sad 12%
tense 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia