Cosmicomics by William Weaver, Italo Calvino

153 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Italo Calvino's extraordinary imagination and intelligence combine here in an enchanting series of stories about the evolution of the universe. He makes his characters out of mathematical formulae and simple cellular structures. They disport thems...

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Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
funny 58%
adventurous 53%
lighthearted 39%
inspiring 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 16%
informative 11%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 27%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 25% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 21% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.0

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