144 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
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Published in 1958, Giorgio Bassani's novella is the first of his cycle of novels set in the northern Italian town of Ferrara. Although less well known than its successor, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, it offers perhaps the most concise distill...
Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
informative 20%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
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Graphic
Homophobia, AntisemitismMinor
Suicide144 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Published in 1958, Giorgio Bassani's novella is the first of his cycle of novels set in the northern Italian town of Ferrara. Although less well known than its successor, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, it offers perhaps the most concise distill...
Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews
Moods
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
informative 20%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, AntisemitismMinor
Suicide