Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4745 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
adventurous 39%
challenging 28%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 24%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 9% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 3%Average rating
176 pages | first published 1972
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ISBN/UID: 9780156453806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 May 1978
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...Book Information
176 pages | first published 1972
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ISBN/UID: 9780156453806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 May 1978
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, FatphobiaModerate
Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4745 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
adventurous 39%
challenging 28%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 24%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 66% | Plot: 18% | Character: 9% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 48% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 35% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 3%Average rating