Reviews

Catastrophe: And Other Stories by Dino Buzzati

goatsrsexy's review against another edition

2.75

I liked a few of these stories enough to bump the rating up a bit but all in all I just didn't find them engaging enough. For me, it shouldn't feel like a drag to read something so short

ludi_1's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

slimychimera's review against another edition

3.0

My favorites are the seven floors, the scala scare, the egg, the enchanted coat and the saint

nearnik's review against another edition

dark lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

lfraire's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

An enjoyable collection of short stories that reminded me a bit of The Twilight Zone. The author does a fabulous job at ensnaring the reader quickly and devising intriguing twists. 

nadinebeanie's review against another edition

4.0

Hoping I can find a few more for our library of his!

mispaintedlady's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

krys_kilz's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

This collection expertly tapped into paranoia and fear with Buzzati's simple and concise storytelling. I think I had just overhyped the collection in my head, so I was a little underwhelmed overall.

My favorite stories in the collection were: Oversight, And Yet They Are Knocking at Your Door, The Slaying of the Dragon, and The Egg. But my all time favorite was The Enchanted Coat, which I found incredibly clever.

wenniebiss's review

fast-paced

3.75

melania_010200's review against another edition

3.5|5