Zijde by Alessandro Baricco
Zijde

Alessandro Baricco

120 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 2,561 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 53%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 29%
sad 23%
relaxing 19%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 10%
informative 7%
dark 5%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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