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176 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156453806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 May 1978
Description
Italo Calvino's beloved, intricately crafted novel about an Emperor's travels—a brilliant journey across far-off places and distant memory. “Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,497 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
adventurous 35%
challenging 31%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 68% | Plot: 15% | Character: 8% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 49% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 35% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 3%Average rating
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Suicide, Fatphobia, GriefModerate
Death, Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual content
176 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156453806
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 03 May 1978
Description
Italo Calvino's beloved, intricately crafted novel about an Emperor's travels—a brilliant journey across far-off places and distant memory. “Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,497 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
adventurous 35%
challenging 31%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
informative 6%
dark 1%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 68% | Plot: 15% | Character: 8% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 49% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
N/A: 44% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 35% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Fatphobia, GriefModerate
Death, Racism, SexismMinor
Sexual content