Fontamara by Ignazio Silone

Fontamara

The Abruzzo Cycle #1

Ignazio Silone with Hanna Dehio (Translator)

214 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Fontamara beschreibt Ignazio Silone das Leben der Bauern in seiner Heimat, den Abruzzen. Dabei zeigt er nicht nur die unvorstellbare Not dieser Menschen, sondern auch die Vitalität, den Witz, die Alltagskultur, mit der sie sich gegen Willkür un...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.69

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