Into the War by Martin McLaughlin, Italo Calvino

91 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

These three stories, set during the summer of 1940, draw on Italo Calvino’s memories of his own adolescence during the Second World War, too young to be forced to fight in Mussolini’s army but old enough to be conscripted into the Italian youth br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 70%
fast 20%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.43

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