704 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374106140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 30 July 2013
Description
Goliarda Sapienza's The Art of Joy was written over a nine year span, from 1967 to 1976. At the time of her death in 1996, Sapienza had published nothing in a decade, having been unable to find a publisher for what was to become her most celebrate...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
inspiring 69%
emotional 56%
challenging 47%
adventurous 26%
dark 21%
informative 21%
hopeful 17%
sad 13%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape
704 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374106140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 30 July 2013
Description
Goliarda Sapienza's The Art of Joy was written over a nine year span, from 1967 to 1976. At the time of her death in 1996, Sapienza had published nothing in a decade, having been unable to find a publisher for what was to become her most celebrate...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
inspiring 69%
emotional 56%
challenging 47%
adventurous 26%
dark 21%
informative 21%
hopeful 17%
sad 13%
tense 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape