The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti

The Eight Mountains

Paolo Cognetti

500 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

For fans of Elena Ferrante and Paulo Coelho comes the international sensation about the friendship between two young Italian boys from different backgrounds and how their connection evolves and challenges them throughout their lives.

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 68%
sad 45%
inspiring 37%
adventurous 36%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 6%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
tense 4%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.04

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