The Italian Teacher by Tom Rachman

The Italian Teacher

Tom Rachman

340 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction art reflective sad slow-paced

Description

A sparkling, propulsive new novel from the bestselling author of The Imperfectionists. Rome, 1955. The artists gather for a picture at a party in an ancient villa. Bear Bavinsky, creator of vast canvases, larger than life, is at the centre of the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 428 reviews

Moods

sad 69%
reflective 61%
dark 23%
emotional 23%
inspiring 23%
challenging 15%
informative 15%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 7%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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