The Garden of the Finzi-Continis by Giorgio Bassani

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis

Il romanzo di Ferrara #3

Giorgio Bassani with William Weaver, Tim Parks

246 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Giorgio Bassani's acclaimed novel of unrequited love and the plight of the Italian Jews on the brink of World War II has become a classic of modern Italian literature. Made into an Academy Award winning film in 1970, "The Garden of the Finzi Conti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 717 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 66%
sad 60%
dark 21%
informative 21%
challenging 16%
tense 8%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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