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reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The writing is captivating from the first page; Morante has the ability of shaping a whole universe with her words - I live a stone's throw away from Procida, never been there but now, after reading this, I feel like I have. Arturo's story is a story of emotional neglect and solitude, it is quite introspective and, at times, touching. Although the tone of the book is not necessarily sad, I found myself suffering for/with Arturo throughout the whole book.
This book is for the small town girlies who are in a quarter-life crisis. This is for the Aries moon girlies, for the ones who are still learning how to express their emotions in a healthy way. Loved the homoerotic subplot.
Arturo is a Sagittarius sun, Aries moon, Pisces rising.
This book is for the small town girlies who are in a quarter-life crisis. This is for the Aries moon girlies, for the ones who are still learning how to express their emotions in a healthy way. Loved the homoerotic subplot.
Arturo is a Sagittarius sun, Aries moon, Pisces rising.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Ableism