The Eight Mountains by Paolo Cognetti

The Eight Mountains

Paolo Cognetti with Erica Segre (Translator), Simon Carnell (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Pietro is a lonely boy living in Milan. With his parents becoming more distant each day, the only thing the family shares is their love for the Dolomites, the mountains that hug the northeastern border of Italy. While on vacation at the foot of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,136 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 70%
sad 45%
adventurous 41%
inspiring 34%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 13%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 5%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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