Reviews

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino

laurasauras's review

4.0

I loved the experimental and unique format of the book and each of the chapters was engaging in its own way. It clearly took a lot of skill to produce. I only wish I'd felt a greater connection to the characters.

strideout's review against another edition

challenging funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

4.0

josemclr's review against another edition

5.0

Miren, lo que me atrajo de este libro fue que sonaba muy experimental y no me defraudó. Fue una grata sorpresa. Más allá de lo que el autor explica en el prólogo, es una novela con aires de cuentario y ensayo. Me gustaron mucho las reflexiones sobre la lectura y los lectores. Que el lector sea el protagonista de la obra fue un detallazo que disfruté bastante. A momentos lo sentí juguetón y otras veces incluso algo transgresor por la manera en que me estaba sugestionando la narración. Fue muy pero muy interesante. Sí me gustaría leerlo de nuevo algún día, pero en físico para poder subrayarlo a más no poder.

spectacled_cormorant's review against another edition

4.0

Ironically, the beginning of this book was my favourite. The middle got confusing but those last two chapters saved it for me.

My favourite chapter? Section? Was the one with the university professor and the telephones. Calvino has a knack for writing delightfully neurotic characters.

Overall, I want more. I want an ending to all those beginnings. I’m hoping some freak on AO3 has written them for me.

jess_mango's review against another edition

5.0

My first Calvino! I absolutely loved it! I originally picked it up because it was listed on a list of "Must-Read" books that I found on the internet. It's an inventive book that turns the usual reader-book relationship on its head.

oisinofthehill's review

challenging mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

anam_victoria's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This is the most inventive books I've ever read- a must read for those who are into extremely experimental literature. Italo Calvino is my biggest find this year 

hemmabunny's review against another edition

challenging mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

gettyhesse's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

siliron's review

challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

5.0