Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino

Invisible Cities

Italo Calvino with William Weaver (Translator), William Weaver (Translator)

148 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

"Kublai Khan does not necessarily believe everything Marco Polo says when he describes the cities visited on his expeditions, but the emperor of the Tartars does continue listening to the young Venetian with greater attention and curiosity than he...

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Moods

reflective 81%
adventurous 39%
mysterious 39%
challenging 28%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 31%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 65% | Plot: 18% | Character: 10% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 34% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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