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256 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099430889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This dazzling collection of stories follows the individual adventures of a varied cast of characters and masterfully illustrates Calvino's unique perspective and narrative gifts. As well as the eleven tales from his "Difficult Loves" collection th...
Community Reviews Summary of 482 reviews
Moods
funny 41%
adventurous 31%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 20%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 6%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 23% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault
256 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099430889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This dazzling collection of stories follows the individual adventures of a varied cast of characters and masterfully illustrates Calvino's unique perspective and narrative gifts. As well as the eleven tales from his "Difficult Loves" collection th...
Community Reviews Summary of 482 reviews
Moods
funny 41%
adventurous 31%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 24%
challenging 20%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 6%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 23% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault