The Nonexistent Knight by Italo Calvino

The Nonexistent Knight

I nostri antenati #3

Italo Calvino

144 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

An empty suit of armor is the hero in this witty novella, a picaresque gem--now available in an independent volume for the first time--that brilliantly parodies medieval knighthood. Set in the time of Charlemagne and narrated by a nun with her ow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 59%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 39%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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