Catastrophe: And Other Stories by Dino Buzzati

Catastrophe: And Other Stories

Dino Buzzati

240 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In Catastrophe, the renowned Italian short story writer Dino Buzzati brings vividly to life the slow and quietly terrifying collapse of our known, everyday world. In stories touched by the fantastical and the strange, and filled with humor, irony,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.06

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