Into the War by Italo Calvino

Into the War

Italo Calvino with Martin L. McLaughlin (Translator)

90 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
emotional 17%
funny 17%
informative 17%
sad 17%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 52%
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

3.4

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