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192 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
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Language: English
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In this exuberant and wildly funny novel, Primo Levi celebrates the joys of work and the art of storytelling. The magic is worked through the mesmerizing tales told by Libertini Faussone, a construction worker, and by the narrator, a writer-chemis...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
informative 54%
funny 45%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
Pace
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
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192 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this exuberant and wildly funny novel, Primo Levi celebrates the joys of work and the art of storytelling. The magic is worked through the mesmerizing tales told by Libertini Faussone, a construction worker, and by the narrator, a writer-chemis...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
informative 54%
funny 45%
lighthearted 27%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.