A review by arthurrose
The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

challenging dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

This is the cruelest book I've ever read. The capitalist moralizing and violence against children are so over-the-top that I feel like the former is just a flimsy excuse for the latter. It is more whimsical, imaginative, and brutal than its many adaptations.
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