Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel by Amara Lakhous
Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel
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Amara Lakhous
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Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio: A Novel

Amara Lakhous with Ann Goldstein (Translator)

118 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

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A small culturally mixed community living in an apartment building in the center of Rome is thrown into dissaray when one of the tenants is murdered. As each of the victim's neighbors is questioned by the police, readers are offered an all-access ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
funny 62%
reflective 59%
emotional 24%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
dark 12%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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