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Los amores difíciles by Italo Calvino

t33_'s review against another edition

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Boring. Makes me sleepy.

leah_alexandra's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

3.25

I was unfortunately disappointed in this collection. I love short stories, and have enjoyed other works by Calvino. But these stories just felt insufficient. I was hoping for some degree of heft, unsettledness, or wonder, but they mostly felt surface level. The riviera stories started off light but promising, but the war stories did not deliver. The other ones were ok. 

ashyangg's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

some stories were soft porn, others were deeper reflections on the intricacies of relationships. A good range exploring the different aspects of relationships. 

pigisa's review against another edition

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

4.0

tsslais's review against another edition

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

4.0

ericfheiman's review against another edition

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4.0

Part I, 5 stars. Part II, 3 stars.

triptofun's review against another edition

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3.0

Uno dei pochi libri di Calvino che ancora non avevo letto. È altalenante, anzi, in crescendo. All’inizio prevale la frustrazione per queste storie inconcludenti e l’insopportabile mondo interiore malato dei protagonisti, poi, piano piano, si fa strada la relazione. I pensieri non restano più confinati nella produzione mentale di un solo soggetto, ma si relazionano con l’amato, spesso in un pregevole gioco di specchi.

marialianou's review against another edition

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3.0

Το Αργεντινό Μυρμήγκι με ζόρισε λίγο.

izumen's review against another edition

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5.0

Написах текст за сборника "Трудни любови" на Итало Калвино за сайта на Портал Култура. Голяма радост е за мен, когато остане време да си подредя мислите за любим автор. Надявам се, че ще ви е приятна компанията на тези великолепни разкази в днешната дъждовна неделя.

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mandarin_mandarin's review against another edition

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3.0

I have great respect & gratitude for "The Adventure of a near-sighted man" & "The Adventure of the married couple"