Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino

Invisible Cities

Italo Calvino with William Weaver (Translator), William Weaver (Translator)

148 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism reflective slow-paced
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"Kublai Khan does not necessarily believe everything Marco Polo says when he describes the cities visited on his expeditions, but the emperor of the Tartars does continue listening to the young Venetian with greater attention and curiosity than he...

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Moods

reflective 82%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 35%
challenging 32%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 32%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 68% | Plot: 15% | Character: 9% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 35% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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