Luca's

Whereas in Turgenev one finds a transitional link between one scene and another, as in Rudin, in De Luca's tale there is nothing that necessarily links two scenes.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012

De Luca's credits also include the recent feature Moneyball.

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One of the most distinguishing aspects of the novel is De Luca's use of dialogue.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012

In terms of its overall structure, the text is reflective of a kind of neo-Realism à la Turgenev or, perhaps, Balzac; but unlike Turgenev or Balzac, De Luca's structure is less linear and more episodic.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012

Whereas in Turgenev one finds a transitional link between one scene and another, as in Rudin, in De Luca's tale there is nothing that necessarily links two scenes.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012

One of the most distinguishing aspects of the novel is De Luca's use of dialogue.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012

The breakaway was caught by the main pack at the 93-mile mark, setting up the mid-race sprint, which was won by Di Luca's LPR teammate Alessandro Petacchi.

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Eight riders broke away from the main pack 2.5 miles into the stage, but Di Luca's LPR squad rode on the front of the peloton and never let them gain more than a 3: 43 advantage.

Menchov just one stage away from Giro d'Italia victory 2009

The eight-man group held a 54-second lead at the top of the climb but Di Luca's LPR squad chased them down.

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In terms of its overall structure, the text is reflective of a kind of neo-Realism à la Turgenev or, perhaps, Balzac; but unlike Turgenev or Balzac, De Luca's structure is less linear and more episodic.

Mark Axelrod: The Day Before Happiness Mark Axelrod 2012