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A review by chellareads
Last Summer in the City by Gianfranco Calligarich
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An existential love story set in 1960s Rome.
The writing is beautiful, as we follow the damaged protagonist, Leo, who drifts through life aimlessly.
He meets the equally damaged Arianna, and they both fall in love but never seem to meet emotionally.
It's beautiful and sometimes brutal, but Leo's detachment from life makes this a story about the loneliness of city life.
There's a lot to examine in this short, beautifully written book.
The writing is beautiful, as we follow the damaged protagonist, Leo, who drifts through life aimlessly.
He meets the equally damaged Arianna, and they both fall in love but never seem to meet emotionally.
It's beautiful and sometimes brutal, but Leo's detachment from life makes this a story about the loneliness of city life.
There's a lot to examine in this short, beautifully written book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicide