Christ in Concrete (Centennial Edition) by Pietro Di Donato, Fred L. Gardaphé

Christ in Concrete (Centennial Edition)

Pietro Di Donato, Fred L. Gardaphé with Studs Terkel

256 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An uncompromising yet beautiful portrait of the life of Italian immigrants on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the 1920s, Christ in Concrete is the story of a twelve-year-old boy who must support his family after his father's untimely death.

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 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

3.72

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