A review by bengibbreid
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino

challenging funny lighthearted tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I thoroughly enjoyed this romp in pursuit of a story. Some of them were uncomfortable and strange, but its surrealism overall appealed to me. The joy of discovery in this book made it a meta-thing, interpreting what good stories feel like to find and leave behind, and how we interact with written narratives.
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