The Complete Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino

The Complete Cosmicomics

Italo Calvino with William Weaver (Translator), Tim Parks (Translator)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

432 pages | first published 2009

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"We were peering into this darkness, criss-crossed with voices, when the change took place: the only real, great change I've ever happened to witness, and compared to it the rest is nothing." -- from The Complete Cosmicomics Italo Calvino's belov...
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Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
reflective 76%
funny 52%
challenging 48%
mysterious 48%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 28%
informative 24%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
sad 8%
dark 4%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 20%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | N/A: 33% | Character: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 14% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 25% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

4.09

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