Ernesto by Umberto Saba

Ernesto

Umberto Saba with Estelle Gilson (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A coming of age story that is a classic of gay literature, now in English for the first time An NYRB Classics Original Ernesto is a classic of gay literature, a tender and complex tale of sexual awakening by one of Italy's most admired poets. Erne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 60%
funny 30%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.57

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