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oxnard_montalvo's review
4.0
Many depths and levels to this book; I feel that I didn't take everything in as I was reading it- I wanted to, and I'll probably revisit it- I had to read back a few times after the feeling I had missed something became too strong. Didn't detract from the story/stories, but be aware this book requires focused concentration.
killallrockstars's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jess_mango's review
3.0
"The Castle of Crossed Destinies" had an interesting concept: a number of travellers tell their stories without speaking. They do this by laying a series of tarot cards on a table. Calvino's narrator interprets the story that the cards tell. It was a very quick read at just over 120 pages.
While this book was unique and an interesting twist on storytelling, I didn't enjoy it as much as I liked the other Calvino books that I've read.
While this book was unique and an interesting twist on storytelling, I didn't enjoy it as much as I liked the other Calvino books that I've read.
introvertisa's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ideia genial. execução me cansou um pouco. como são contos, acho que seria melhor se eu tivesse lido mais espaçado e não tudo de uma vez
boxcar's review
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
3.75
I love the premise. Like I really do. It is so Calvino it hurts. I admit I got lost in the work itself. The tarot cards were cool, parts of the book stuck out like gems, others felt like wading through a swamp that you knew could flash to a pristine beach were you a more suitable traveler.
ninacarrara's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
grayjay's review
It was okay. I appreciate Calvino's obsession with writing stories based on random sets of tarot cards, but I didn't find the stories very interesting or nuanced.