The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

Jhumpa Lahiri

528 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' TelegraphThis landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

challenging 54%
informative 54%
funny 45%
reflective 45%
emotional 36%
adventurous 27%
dark 27%
inspiring 27%
lighthearted 27%
sad 18%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 22% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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