Christ in Concrete by Pietro Di Donato

Christ in Concrete

Pietro Di Donato

236 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

An uncompromising yet beautiful portrait of the life of Italian immigrants on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the 1920s, Christ in Concrete is the story of a twelve-year-old boy who must support his family after his father's untimely death.

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.74

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