kirstikka 's review for:

Jos talviyönä matkamies by Italo Calvino
3.0
adventurous challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I had been wanting to read this book for a while now, but this wasn't quite what I expected.  Thought this would have explored multiple differing writing styles, but even though the stories change, the style remains. An energy-consuming read and a disappointment. Bonus points for a creative, experimental premise. All in all, I liked the original idea (but not the execution), the mystery and the concept of the Reader. Disliked the sexism and overall dullness.