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153 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156226004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 939 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
lighthearted 50%
funny 46%
mysterious 32%
challenging 28%
relaxing 26%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
informative 12%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
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153 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156226004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 939 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
lighthearted 50%
funny 46%
mysterious 32%
challenging 28%
relaxing 26%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
informative 12%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.