Happiness, as Such by Natalia Ginzburg

Happiness, as Such

Natalia Ginzburg with Minna Zallman Proctor (Translator)

201 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Michele is the beloved only son of a large, dysfunctional family in 1970s Italy. Headstrong and independent, he has disappeared to London without explanation. Back in Italy, his father lies dying. Michele's departure sets forth a series of events ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 61%
sad 47%
funny 43%
dark 13%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 9%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.94

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