The Distance of the Moon
The Distance of the Moon
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
The Moon
2018
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In "The Distance of the Moon" from Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics, readers encounter a fantastical world where individuals travel to the Moon using ladders as the celestial body is close to Earth. The story explores the characters' interactions, their relationships, and the surreal setting, reflecting humanity's curiosity and longing.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino enchants with its imaginative storytelling and lyrical prose, drawing readers into a fantastical lunar world. The tale's whimsy and creativity are praised, though some may find its abstract nature challenging. Its blend of science fiction and romance captivates but requires readers to embrace its surreal charm fully.
Who Should Read The Distance of the Moon?
A reader who enjoys The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino is likely enchanted by whimsical, surreal storytelling and appreciates literary fantasies like The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry or One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, where magical realism captivates the imagination.
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Short Story • Fiction
The Moon
2018
Adult
14+ years
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