Italian Folktales by Italo Calvino

Italian Folktales

Italo Calvino

763 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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Chosen by The New York Times as one of its best books in the year of its original publication, this treasure trove of 200 lively Italian folktales has won a cherished place among fans of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. In this coll...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
funny 78%
lighthearted 78%
informative 28%
dark 21%
relaxing 21%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

4.08

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