I'm Not Scared by Niccolò Ammaniti

I'm Not Scared

Niccolò Ammaniti

225 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction mystery dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Description

The hottest summer of the 20th century. A tiny community of five houses in the middle of wheat fields. While the adults shelter indoors, six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside. In the midst of that sea of...

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Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 59%
adventurous 53%
tense 53%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
challenging 21%
reflective 20%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 35% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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