Happiness, as Such by Natalia Ginzburg

Happiness, as Such

Natalia Ginzburg with Claire-Louise Bennett, Minna Zallman Proctor (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Michele is the beloved only son of a large, dysfunctional family in 1970s Rome. Headstrong and independent, he has disappeared to England to escape the dangers of his radical political ties. Back in Italy, his father lies dying.Michele’s departure...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 580 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 61%

sad: 47%

funny: 35%

dark: 19%

challenging: 9%

lighthearted: 9%

hopeful: 7%

mysterious: 7%

relaxing: 6%

tense: 6%

adventurous: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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