Zeno's Conscience by Italo Svevo

Zeno's Conscience

Italo Svevo with William Weaver (Translator)

464 pages first pub 1923 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Long hailed as a seminal work of modernism in the tradition of Joyce and Kafka, and now available in a supple new English translation, Italo Svevo's charming and splendidly idiosyncratic novel conducts readers deep into one hilariously hyperactive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
challenging 32%
funny 28%
emotional 14%
sad 10%
dark 7%
tense 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.56

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