Reviews tagging 'Genocide'

La Storia by Lily Tuck, Elsa Morante

3 reviews

ro_lux's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5


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thebookwormhole's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

La grande Storia attraversa e travolge la storia piccola di una famiglia romana. Gli eventi della guerra sono restituiti attraverso la lente partecipe e compassionevole, ma anche cruda e concreta, di un racconto di famiglia. Nella loro impotenza e insignificanza gli umili personaggi acquistano una statura tragica e più sono "piccoli" più risultano solenni, come si nota dall'insistenza dell'autrice sulla prospettiva degli innocenti (bambini e animali). Toccante, umano e scritto da dio.
Unico neo, qualche (scusabile) scivolamento nel patetico.

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poubelleboi's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0


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