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331 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925240009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
From one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, comes this ravishing and generous-hearted novel about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples. Gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,384 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 23%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
dark 18%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Gun violence, Sexual harassment331 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925240009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing
Publication date: 26 March 2015
Description
From one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, comes this ravishing and generous-hearted novel about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples. Gr...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,384 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 23%
tense 22%
challenging 21%
dark 18%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Violence, Domestic abuseModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Gun violence, Sexual harassment