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corsarahnera's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this little book!
It is perfect for bus or train commuting!
I keep dreaming of "The Distance of the moon"! I keep dreaming that the moon is close to the Earth -again!- and that I too can visit it!
Such a vivid story! Impressive! A must-read!
The boundless imagination and creativity of Italo Calvino result in a very plausible story (the science behind it is accurate for the time) that will stick with you forever.
It is perfect for bus or train commuting!
I keep dreaming of "The Distance of the moon"! I keep dreaming that the moon is close to the Earth -again!- and that I too can visit it!
Such a vivid story! Impressive! A must-read!
The boundless imagination and creativity of Italo Calvino result in a very plausible story (the science behind it is accurate for the time) that will stick with you forever.
sarracenia's review against another edition
4.0
A cute little book containing four short stories. Highly imaginative, and written in a very individual style, these stories can seem puzzling at first, before they pull you into their strangely captivating worlds. The title story The Distance of the Moon was my favourite. It is a whimsical tale of a group of people who jump on and off the moon as it hangs low over the sea.
andrefogal's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dayface's review against another edition
4.0
Distance of the Moon -
fucking charming. Illustrative, sad, witty, Collecting moon-cheese as a job. A love square between a man, the woman he loves, the man she loves, and the moon he loves (who seems to cling particularly hard to the main character!) Seriously, just fantastic. Calvino is certainly among my favourite conceptual literary artists, now.
fucking charming. Illustrative, sad, witty, Collecting moon-cheese as a job. A love square between a man, the woman he loves, the man she loves, and the moon he loves (who seems to cling particularly hard to the main character!) Seriously, just fantastic. Calvino is certainly among my favourite conceptual literary artists, now.
iced_mochas's review against another edition
4.0
Three translated short stories (loosely connected) with a cosmic sci-fi theme. Not something I've ventured into much before. Combines imaginative stories with more reflective passages on cosmic processes in the solar system. Experiments with the concept of time. I wasn't absorbed by the characters and dialogue, but enjoyed the more galactic thoughts which featured some brilliant lines. My first Calvino read, but I've seen the author referenced a lot in relation to contemporary concerns, so I'd love to read more.
_aamy's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
bob625's review against another edition
3.0
A cosmic quartet of picturesquely postmodern short stories. Boldly imaginative and fun to read, but I wouldn't say anything to write home about. My favourite story was the one the collection takes it's title after: The Distance of the Moon.
antonia_sundrup's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jiafeiservant22's review against another edition
4.75
Πανέμορφη ιδέα και περιγραφή. με έβαλε σε σκέψεις.