The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino

The Distance of the Moon

Penguin Modern #22

Italo Calvino with Martin L. McLaughlin (Translator), Tim Parks (Translator), William Weaver (Translator)

64 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy magical realism science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

'Time is a catastrophe, perpetual and irreversible.'
Science and fiction interweave delightfully in these playful Cosmicomic short stories.

Community Reviews Summary of 428 reviews

Moods

adventurous 57%
reflective 51%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 28%
funny 23%
inspiring 18%
challenging 15%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 9%
informative 6%
sad 6%
tense 3%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 26%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | Character: 20% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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