Catastrophe: And Other Stories by Dino Buzzati

Catastrophe: And Other Stories

Dino Buzzati

240 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

In Catastrophe, the renowned Italian short story writer Dino Buzzati brings vividly to life the slow and quietly terrifying collapse of our known, everyday world. In stories touched by the fantastical and the strange, and filled with humor, irony,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 87%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
tense 37%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 57% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.98

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