The Beautiful Summer by Cesare Pavese

The Beautiful Summer

Cesare Pavese with Elizabeth Strout (Contributor)

112 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

It's the height of summer in 1930s Italy, and sixteen-year old Ginia is desperate for adventure. So begins a fateful friendship with Amelia, a stylish and sophisticated artist's model who envelops her in a dazzling new world of bohemian artists an...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 43%
lighthearted 28%
sad 18%
relaxing 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 34%
fast 33%
slow 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.33

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...