Reviews

Cosmicomics by William Weaver, Italo Calvino

sammireynis's review against another edition

Love the concept and these short stories were fun to read. There are 12 of them in this edition and they're connected through the narrator who serves as a sort of main character who has always existed and takes many forms through the stories.

A bit too horny though, you could make a drinking game out of this by taking a shot each time the word 'bosom' is used.
That and each time the main character starts simping for someone new.

Favorite stories: The Light-Years, A Sign in Space, The Aquatic Uncle

adam_kirsch's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

ladyjedi's review against another edition

5.0

I love Italo Calvino and I loved this book. As well as his Invisible Cities and his Ancestors series.

yellowcloudintrousers's review against another edition

4.0

All'inizio del libro si trova un commento di mio padre di 22 anni fa in cui c'è scritto che si era annoiato molto durante la lettura.
A me è piaciuto tantissimo. Alcune parti meritano 6 stelle, sono magnifiche, altre in effetti mi hanno confusa un po', ma forse per una mia mancanza. Ad ogni modo l'ho trovato davvero originale e piacevole. Entra nella categoria "abbraccio" anche lui.

lukre's review against another edition

4.0

This is such a cute and intriguing collection of cosmic stories. But a word of warning before you go into this one - just embrace the premise, embrace the weird and enjoy the ride.

francissvn's review against another edition

funny informative relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated

4.5

snapier's review against another edition

5.0

A collection of charming imaginings of an existence beyond human time, space, and meaning. These stories evoke a similar ontological and phenomenological freedom to that explored by the Futurists.

natsilene's review against another edition

2.0

Stessa sensazione di quando lessi Marcovaldo in prima liceo. L'umorismo di Calvino proprio not my cup of tea

kiramke's review

challenging inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Great condensation of everything I love about Calvino, the experimental thought and exploration.

laurenkester's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0