Difficult Loves by Italo Calvino

Difficult Loves

Italo Calvino with William Weaver (Translator)

256 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 322 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
funny 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%

Pace

slow 47%
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

3.9

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