The Monkey's Wrench by Primo Levi

The Monkey's Wrench

Primo Levi

208 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Description

A chemist-turned-writer and a construction rigger in a remote factory pass the time swapping tales of their lives and voyages. Primo Levi's most light-hearted novel, The Monkey's Wrench is a tribute to storytelling, human ingenuity, and the import...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
informative 54%
funny 45%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%

Pace

slow 54%
fast 27%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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