Italian Shoes by Laurie Thompson, Henning Mankell

247 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

From the prizewinning “master of atmosphere” (Boston Globe) comes the surprising and affecting story of a man well past middle age who suddenly finds himself on the threshold of renewal.Living on a tiny island entirely surrounded by ice during the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
sad 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 37%
dark 25%
challenging 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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