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464 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727764
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 February 2003
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews
Moods
challenging 32%
funny 28%
emotional 14%
sad 10%
dark 7%
tense 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Infidelity, IncestModerate
Misogyny, Suicide attempt, WarMinor
Terminal illness, Medical content, Sexual harassment464 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727764
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 February 2003
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews
Moods
challenging 32%
funny 28%
emotional 14%
sad 10%
dark 7%
tense 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Infidelity, IncestModerate
Misogyny, Suicide attempt, WarMinor
Terminal illness, Medical content, Sexual harassment