Ties by Domenico Starnone

Ties

Domenico Starnone with Jhumpa Lahiri (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced
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Ties by Domenico Starnone is a intriguing and emotionally powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of complex relationships, family dynamics, and the human experience, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven literary fiction that probes the intricacies of love, family, and the consequences of our choices.

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Luminously translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, Ties is the searing new novel by bestselling Italian novelist Domenico Starnone. Ties is the story of a marriage. Like many marriages, this one has been subject to strain, to at...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 1,226 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 72%

sad: 54%

tense: 36%

dark: 21%

challenging: 15%

mysterious: 9%

funny: 4%

inspiring: 4%

hopeful: 2%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

49% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
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Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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