Christ in Concrete by Pietro Di Donato

Christ in Concrete

Pietro Di Donato with Studs Terkel

240 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

One of the 20th century's greatest works of social protest-and its 21st-century message.  A classic examination of the American experience for hard-working Italian immigrants living in New York City's Lower East Side shortly before the Great Depre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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