Il barile magico by Bernard Malamud, Vincenzo Mantovani, Jhumpa Lahiri

256 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Un umile ciabattino polacco che sogna un futuro migliore per la sua unica figlia; un pensionato che lotta disperatamente contro uno sfratto ingiusto; un sarto ebreo che ritrova la fede grazie alla visita di un angelo nero: sono alcuni dei personag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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