Last Summer in the City by Gianfranco Calligarich

Last Summer in the City

Gianfranco Calligarich with Howard Curtis (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The first novel from award-winning author Gianfranco Calligarich to be published in English, Last Summer in the City is a witty and despairing classic of Italian literature. Biting, tragic, and endlessly quotable, this translated edition features ...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 839 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 60%

sad: 58%

dark: 40%

funny: 17%

challenging: 9%

tense: 9%

adventurous: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 6%

hopeful: 5%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose A mix
87% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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