The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet by Nicolas J. Perella, Carlo Collodi

The Adventures of Pinocchio: Story of a Puppet

Nicolas J. Perella, Carlo Collodi

498 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Perella's new translation and introductory essay capture the wit, irony, ambiguity, and social satire of the original nineteenth-century text, finally reclaiming Pinocchio for adult readers. Perella's translation is the first time the whole story ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,776 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
funny 47%
lighthearted 44%
dark 30%
reflective 24%
hopeful 15%
emotional 14%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 37%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.46

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