256 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099430889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This dazzling collection of stories follows the individual adventures of a varied cast of characters and masterfully illustrates Calvino's unique perspective and narrative gifts. As well as the eleven tales from his "Difficult Loves" collection th...
Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099430889
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This dazzling collection of stories follows the individual adventures of a varied cast of characters and masterfully illustrates Calvino's unique perspective and narrative gifts. As well as the eleven tales from his "Difficult Loves" collection th...
Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.