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Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino

sputniksweetheart15's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

5.0

erikanatale_'s review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

jackscou's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sorry_imbooked's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

conoraflynn's review against another edition

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

4.25

first time reading a book in italian in almost 3 years - Calvino is sooo good, such simple, lyrical writing, digestible little stories which give slices of life in an unnamed Italian city through the trials and tribulations of Marcovaldo and his family

chaegjang's review against another edition

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2.0

Solo Calvino poteva farmi trovare un libro bello perchè il protagonista è umanamente triste

bibliophilicemily's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ninnisha's review against another edition

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5.0

Delizioso.
Geniale in ogni parte, una cosa che mi ha colpito molto è che non ci son stati affatto alti e bassi, momenti un po' morti e altri fenomenali, è stato allo stesso livello dall'inizio alla fine, il che non è facile.
Né mi pare il protagonista abbia cambiato linea nel corso della storia..proprio non mi ritrovo con le recensioni che lo vogliono come una specie di Leopardi redivivo, che finisce con l'arrivare al concetto della matrigna. Sì, le avventure di Marcovaldo, i suoi tentativi finiscono sempre male, ma in modo più burlesco che tragico. E ogni volta riparte sempre ugualmente motivato e intraprendente!
Mi ha riempito il cuore, un altro personaggio che ho sentito molto simile a me.

cvrlybcck's review against another edition

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

3.75

starboyquinn's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0