Into the War by Italo Calvino

Into the War

Italo Calvino with Martin McLaughlin (Translator)

90 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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"This book deals both with a transition from adolescence into youth and with a move from peace to war: as for very many other people, for the protagonist of this book 'entry into life' and 'entry into war' coincide." -- from the Author's Note Thes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
informative 17%
sad 17%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 33%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.4

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