An Orphan World by Giuseppe Caputo

An Orphan World

Giuseppe Caputo with Sophie Hughes (Translator), Juana Adcock (Translator)

218 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In a run-down neighbourhood, in an unnamed seaside city without amenities, a father and son struggle to keep their heads above water. Rather than being discouraged by their difficulties and hardship, they are spurred to come up with increasingly o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 71%
dark 57%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
challenging 28%

Pace

slow 37%
fast 37%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.34

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