The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles by Giorgio Bassani

The Gold-Rimmed Spectacles

Il romanzo di Ferrara #2

Giorgio Bassani with Jamie McKendrick (Translator)

144 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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Into the insular town of 1930s Ferrara, a new doctor arrives. Fadigati is hopeful and modern, and more than anything wants to fit into his new home. But his fresh, appealing appearance soon crumbles when the townsfolk discover his homosexuality, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
sad 53%
emotional 34%
dark 15%
informative 15%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

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3.74

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