We Want Everything
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Italian LiteratureItaly • 1960s
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Social Justice•
World History2016
Adult
18+ years
We Want Everything by Nanni Balestrini follows an individual's journey amid the Italian labor and student movements of the late 1960s. Set against worker struggles in factories and the quest for social change, the narrative captures the challenges and aspirations of people advocating for better conditions and rights during a period of political and social upheaval.
Gritty
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Dark
Mysterious
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We Want Everything by Nanni Balestrini is praised for its vivid portrayal of a worker's life during Italy's labor unrest in the late 1960s. Readers appreciate its raw, engaging narrative and its historical insight. Some find the fragmented style challenging, but it effectively captures the era's chaotic intensity. Overall, it’s a compelling read for those interested in political and social change.
A reader drawn to We Want Everything by Nanni Balestrini would appreciate literary works exploring worker activism and social upheaval. Fans of Autonomia and Invisible Cities may enjoy its blend of political intensity and experimental narrative, engaging those interested in transformative moments of the 20th century.
981 ratings
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224
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Italian LiteratureItaly • 1960s
•
Social Justice•
World History2016
Adult
18+ years
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