Family and Borghesia by Natalia Ginzburg

Family and Borghesia

Natalia Ginzburg with Beryl Stockman (Translator), Beryl Stockman (Translator)

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Description

Two novellas about domestic life, isolation, and the passing of time by one of the finest Italian writers of the twentieth century. Carmine, an architect, and Ida, a translator, lived together long ago and even had a child, but the child died, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 57%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
funny 28%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.93

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