We Want Everything by Nanni Balestrini

We Want Everything

Nanni Balestrini with Rachel Kushner (Contributor)

223 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction politics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Explosive novel of Italy’s revolutionary 1969 by leading Italian novelistIt was 1969, and temperatures were rising across the factories of the north as workers demanded better pay and conditions. Soon, discontent would erupt in what became known a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

informative 57%
reflective 57%
funny 42%
inspiring 42%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
hopeful 28%
dark 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 40% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.98

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