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192 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241573709
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Description
Twelve enchanting and fantastical stories about the evolution of the universe from the giant of Italian literature, Italo Calvino. His characters - whether human, dinosaur or mollusc - disport themselves among galaxies, experience the solidificati...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
adventurous 53%
lighthearted 39%
inspiring 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 16%
informative 11%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
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
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192 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241573709
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Description
Twelve enchanting and fantastical stories about the evolution of the universe from the giant of Italian literature, Italo Calvino. His characters - whether human, dinosaur or mollusc - disport themselves among galaxies, experience the solidificati...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
adventurous 53%
lighthearted 39%
inspiring 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 18%
emotional 16%
informative 11%
dark 4%
hopeful 4%
Pace
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
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.