Reviews

A Terrible Country by Keith Gessen

whagle's review against another edition

5.0

Hella good. Russia and stuff.

amykathrynstark's review

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

nicirw's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lyellboi's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

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

4.0

marinaraydun's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it!

jess_segraves's review

funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

hannahbright's review against another edition

5.0

Loved!!!!

fictivefreak's review against another edition

3.0

An incredible characterization of modern Russia and interesting allegory for the rise and fall of communism in Russia is marred by a boring main character, a shallow side cast, and a meandering plot that ultimately feels as if it goes nowhere.

2.5/5

mrspontellier's review against another edition

3.0

Second half better than first. Slow to get going - first half could be edited down significantly.

mountainsntrees's review against another edition

funny reflective sad tense 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

4.25