61 pages 2 hours read

Italo Calvino

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1979

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Reviews & Readership

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If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino is praised for its innovative narrative structure and playful engagement with the reader, providing a unique literary experience. However, some readers find the fragmented storytelling and frequent interruptions challenging to follow. Overall, it captivates with its originality but may not appeal to those seeking a linear plot.

Who should read this

Who Should Read If on a Winter's Night a Traveler?

A reader who enjoys metafiction, experimental narratives, and philosophical inquiries into the nature of reading and writing would find If on a Winter's Night a Traveler compelling. Fans of Jorge Luis Borges' Labyrinths and Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire are particularly likely to appreciate Calvino's innovative storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Italian Literature
Classic Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Literature
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Art
Period
Post Modernism
Topics
Science / Nature
Arts / Culture
Politics / Government