Ties by Domenico Starnone

Ties

Domenico Starnone with Jhumpa Lahiri (Translator), Jhumpa Lahiri (Translator)

Ties

Domenico Starnone with Jhumpa Lahiri (Translator), Jhumpa Lahiri (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced

144 pages | first published 2014

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The Strega Award-winning Italian author's "scalding and incisive" novel of marriage and family bonds that come undone in the wake of an affair (Library Journal, starred review). A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Sunday Times and Kirkus R...
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Summary of 571 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 69%
sad 50%
tense 32%
dark 19%
challenging 12%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 5%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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