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90 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141193731
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 May 1954
Description
Set in Italy in the summer of 1940, this trio of stories explores the relationships between the different generations caught up in the war as well as Calvino's own experiences as a teenager. In the title story, 'Into the War', we are given an insi...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
informative 17%
sad 17%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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90 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141193731
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 01 May 1954
Description
Set in Italy in the summer of 1940, this trio of stories explores the relationships between the different generations caught up in the war as well as Calvino's own experiences as a teenager. In the title story, 'Into the War', we are given an insi...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
informative 17%
sad 17%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | Plot: 35% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%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.