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A review by purplewaterbottle
La Storia by Elsa Morante
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Just like with Arturo's Island, I cannot get enough of Morante's writing. Despite the (heavy) story depicted, the book is so incredibly engaging and manages to ignite reflection without necessarily guiding you to a specific conclusion, even though the author's starting point is evident