The Garden of Finzi-Continis by Giorgio Bassani

The Garden of Finzi-Continis

Il romanzo di Ferrara #3

Giorgio Bassani

204 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The story of a wealthy, insular Jewish family in Fascist Italy just before the outbreak of World War II. The source of an acclaimed feature film directed by Vittorio De Sica. Translated by William Weaver.A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 66%
sad 61%
dark 21%
informative 21%
challenging 17%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 28%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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