Happiness, as Such by Natalia Ginzburg

Happiness, as Such

Natalia Ginzburg with Minna Zallman Proctor (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

At the heart of Happiness, as Such is an absence--an abyss that pulls everyone to its brink--created by a family's only son, Michele, who has fled from Italy to England to escape the dangers and threats of his radical political ties. This novel is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 56%
sad 51%
funny 43%
dark 16%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 10%
challenging 8%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 19%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.91

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