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sammireynis's review against another edition
Love the concept and these short stories were fun to read. There are 12 of them in this edition and they're connected through the narrator who serves as a sort of main character who has always existed and takes many forms through the stories.
A bit too horny though, you could make a drinking game out of this by taking a shot each time the word 'bosom' is used.
That and each time the main character starts simping for someone new.
Favorite stories: The Light-Years, A Sign in Space, The Aquatic Uncle
A bit too horny though, you could make a drinking game out of this by taking a shot each time the word 'bosom' is used.
That and each time the main character starts simping for someone new.
Favorite stories: The Light-Years, A Sign in Space, The Aquatic Uncle
adam_kirsch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
ladyjedi's review against another edition
5.0
I love Italo Calvino and I loved this book. As well as his Invisible Cities and his Ancestors series.
yellowcloudintrousers's review against another edition
4.0
All'inizio del libro si trova un commento di mio padre di 22 anni fa in cui c'è scritto che si era annoiato molto durante la lettura.
A me è piaciuto tantissimo. Alcune parti meritano 6 stelle, sono magnifiche, altre in effetti mi hanno confusa un po', ma forse per una mia mancanza. Ad ogni modo l'ho trovato davvero originale e piacevole. Entra nella categoria "abbraccio" anche lui.
A me è piaciuto tantissimo. Alcune parti meritano 6 stelle, sono magnifiche, altre in effetti mi hanno confusa un po', ma forse per una mia mancanza. Ad ogni modo l'ho trovato davvero originale e piacevole. Entra nella categoria "abbraccio" anche lui.
lukre's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a cute and intriguing collection of cosmic stories. But a word of warning before you go into this one - just embrace the premise, embrace the weird and enjoy the ride.
francissvn's review against another edition
funny
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
snapier's review against another edition
5.0
A collection of charming imaginings of an existence beyond human time, space, and meaning. These stories evoke a similar ontological and phenomenological freedom to that explored by the Futurists.
natsilene's review against another edition
2.0
Stessa sensazione di quando lessi Marcovaldo in prima liceo. L'umorismo di Calvino proprio not my cup of tea
kiramke's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Great condensation of everything I love about Calvino, the experimental thought and exploration.
laurenkester's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0