Happiness, as Such by Minna Zallman Proctor, Natalia Ginzburg

224 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

‘If Ferrante is a friend, Ginzburg is a mentor.’ GuardianMichele is the beloved only son of a large, dysfunctional family in 1970s Rome. Headstrong and independent, he has disappeared to England to escape the dangers of his radical political ties....

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Community Reviews Summary of 243 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
sad 46%
funny 40%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 33% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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