Last Summer in the City by Gianfranco Calligarich

Last Summer in the City

Gianfranco Calligarich with Howard Curtis (Translator), Howard Curtis (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 53%
sad 52%
dark 34%
funny 14%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 36%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 34% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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