A review by annabend
The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Italo Calvino's writing is beautiful and whimsical. He paints a luscious picture of his strange imagination. But the strong dollop of the male gaze was intrusive and annoying. I would have preferred the stories to stay as purely slice-of-life speculative fiction; they lost some of their luster when they approached something relatable and human.