Falling Girl

Dino Buzzati

Fiction | Short Story | Adult

Book Brief

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Dino Buzzati

Falling Girl

Fiction | Short Story | Adult

Book Details

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Milan, Italy • 1960s

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

In "Falling Girl" by Dino Buzzati, a young woman experiences a metaphorical fall through different social strata as she descends from a skyscraper. Her journey reflects the fleeting nature of beauty and youth, and the changes in people's perceptions of her over time. The story explores themes of time, societal values, and human interactions.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

49 ratings

82%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Falling Girl by Dino Buzzati has been praised for its allegorical depth and vivid imagery. Readers appreciate its exploration of life's fleeting nature and the passage of time. However, some critics find the narrative's abstract style challenging and its brevity limiting. Overall, it's a thought-provoking tale that resonates with those who enjoy metaphorical storytelling.

Who Should Read Falling Girl?

A reader captivated by existential themes and allegorical tales in magical realism would appreciate Dino Buzzati's Falling Girl. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis will enjoy the narrative's blend of fantasy and reflection on life's fleeting moments.

4.3