A review by boxcar
The Nonexistent Knight by Italo Calvino

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

My favorite Calvino (so far). Such a quick read, not bloated in the slightest. Fantastical, whimsical, abiding by a dream logic, yet somehow more lucid than most stories. This is a novella I see myself reading many times in the future.