Mr Palomar by Italo Calvino

Mr Palomar

Italo Calvino with William Weaver (Translator)

128 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Mr Palomar is a delightful eccentric whose chief activity is looking at things. He is simply seeking knowledge; 'it is only after you have come to know the surface of things that you can venture to seek what is underneath'. Whether contemplating a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews

Moods

reflective 96%
challenging 56%
funny 26%
adventurous 23%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
informative 16%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 30%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.83

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