The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino

The Distance of the Moon

Italo Calvino

38 minutes first pub 1965 (editions) user-added

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 433 reviews

Moods

adventurous 58%
reflective 52%
lighthearted 35%
mysterious 27%
funny 23%
inspiring 20%
challenging 16%
emotional 13%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 10%
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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