Catastrophe and Other Stories by Dino Buzzati

Catastrophe and Other Stories

Dino Buzzati with Judith Landry (Translator), Cynthia Jolly (Translator)

139 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

In Catastrophe, the renowned Italian short story writer Dino Buzzati brings vividly to life the slow and quietly terrifying collapse of our known, everyday world. In stories touched by the fantastical and the strange, and filled with humor, irony,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 85%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
emotional 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

slow 44%
fast 33%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | N/A: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

4.01

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