49 pages 1 hour read

Nino Ricci

Lives of the Saints

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Nino Ricci's Lives of the Saints masterfully depicts rural Italian life through evocative prose and rich character development. Reviewers commend the novel's atmospheric setting and compelling storyline, though some find its pacing sluggish. Ricci's exploration of themes like faith, identity, and tradition resonates powerfully, despite occasional narrative lulls.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lives of the Saints?

Readers who would enjoy Lives of the Saints by Nino Ricci are those who appreciate intricate family sagas set against rich, historical backdrops. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend will likely find this powerful story of culture and identity captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Education
Italian Literature
Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Society: Immigration
Identity: Femininity
Topics
Education