A review by ragnatela
L'isola di Arturo by Elsa Morante

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Short after My Family and Other Animals here we are again reading about a child and "his" island.
The mood is quite different: while Gerry is childishly enthusiastic about anything and Corfu is a paradise for his adventures, Arturo is way more focused on his teen drama and Procida is both a refuge and a prison.

It could easily become one of my favorite books.

(April 2024)