176 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544133204
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 August 2013
Description
Italo Calvino's beloved, intricately crafted novel about an Emperor's travels—a brilliant journey across far-off places and distant memory. “Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,681 reviews
Moods
mysterious 39%
adventurous 37%
challenging 30%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 10%
emotional 7%
funny 6%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 68% | Plot: 15% | Character: 9% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 47% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual content
176 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780544133204
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 August 2013
Description
Italo Calvino's beloved, intricately crafted novel about an Emperor's travels—a brilliant journey across far-off places and distant memory. “Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,681 reviews
Moods
mysterious 39%
adventurous 37%
challenging 30%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 23%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 10%
emotional 7%
funny 6%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 68% | Plot: 15% | Character: 9% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 47% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual content