Chiedi alla polvere by Alessandro Baricco, John Fante

231 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

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A reader who has a deep appreciation for poignant and stimulating stories of love, loss, and the complexities of the human heart will find themselves swept up in the tragic tale of Arturo Bandini's all-consuming passion for Camilla Lopez in Chiedi alla polvere.

Community Reviews

3.89
based on 1,735 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

emotional: 57%

dark: 48%

sad: 42%

funny: 37%

adventurous: 20%

tense: 20%

challenging: 10%

hopeful: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 6%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

93% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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