Il Gattopardo by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

299 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Approva il matrimonio del nipote Tancredi, senza più risorse economiche, con la figlia, che porta con sé una ricca dote, di Calogero Sedara, un astuto borghese. Don Fabrizio rifiuta però il seggio al Senato che gli viene offerto, ormai disincantat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,427 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
sad 36%
emotional 31%
challenging 26%
informative 25%
funny 10%
inspiring 8%
dark 7%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 22%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.84

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