The Watcher and Other Stories by Archibald Colquhoun, William Weaver, Italo Calvino

The Watcher and Other Stories

Archibald Colquhoun, William Weaver, Italo Calvino

181 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction short stories mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In "The Watcher," a member of the Communist Party is assigned to a polling place in Turin's Hospital for Incurables, where he observes the rejects of humanity and a grotesque parody of the democratic process. "Smog" anticipates a preoccupation wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.8

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