The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti

The Eight Mountains

Paolo Cognetti with Erica Segre (Translator), Simon Carnell (Translator)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

256 pages | first published 2016

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Pietro is a lonely boy living in Milan. With his parents becoming more distant each day, the only thing the family shares is their love for the Dolomites, the mountains that hug the northeastern border of Italy. While on vacation at the foot of th...
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Summary of 1097 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 65%
sad 45%
adventurous 38%
inspiring 35%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 14%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 4%
dark 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 39%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.01

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