The Monkey's Wrench by Primo Levi

The Monkey's Wrench

Primo Levi

208 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A chemist-turned-writer and a construction rigger in a remote factory pass the time swapping tales of their lives and voyages. Primo Levi's most light-hearted novel, The Monkey's Wrench is a tribute to storytelling, human ingenuity, and the import...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
informative 57%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.61

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