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A review by hoffmann_fanatic
Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino
5.0
The best book I have read in the past few years.
It is so light, warm, and utterly hilarious. The character of Marcovaldo is one we all aspire to be, a modern-day court jester who finds beauty in everything, is constantly beaten down but gets back up, and appreciates every minute of life regardless of how it goes.
As usual for Calvino - impeccably paced. The way the realist humor progresses slowly to fantasy and absurdism is so well done.
Highly recommended for everyone.
It is so light, warm, and utterly hilarious. The character of Marcovaldo is one we all aspire to be, a modern-day court jester who finds beauty in everything, is constantly beaten down but gets back up, and appreciates every minute of life regardless of how it goes.
As usual for Calvino - impeccably paced. The way the realist humor progresses slowly to fantasy and absurdism is so well done.
Highly recommended for everyone.