Game for Five by Marco Malvaldi

Game for Five

BarLume #1

Marco Malvaldi with Howard Curtis (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction crime mystery funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

At the Bar Lume, in a small coastal resort near Livorno, between shots of espresso and hands of cards, four old-timers and Massimo, the barman, wile away the time chatting, arguing, and theorizing about the murder of a young woman in their town.  ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
mysterious 85%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.51

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