Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rome, Italy • 1940s
1994
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Bicycle Thieves, directed by Victoria De Sica, follows a person faced with desperate circumstances in post-World War II Italy. After losing their bicycle, crucial for employment, the individual navigates the city with their child to recover it. This neorealist film highlights societal struggles, focusing on human resilience and poverty's impact on family dynamics.
Melancholic
Emotional
Dark
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
39 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Bicycle Thieves, directed by Vittorio De Sica, is celebrated for its poignant storytelling and neorealistic portrayal of post-war Italy. Critics laud its emotional depth and non-professional cast's authenticity. Some argue the pacing can be slow. Overall, the film's raw depiction of desperation and humanity remains impactful and influential in cinema history.
Who Should Read Bicycle Thieves?
A reader who cherishes poignant narratives and social realism would enjoy Bicycle Thieves by Victoria De Sica. Fans of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath or George Orwell's Down and Out in Paris and London would appreciate its exploration of poverty and human dignity within post-war Italy.
39 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rome, Italy • 1940s
1994
Adult
18+ years
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