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meghaha's review against another edition
4.0
I'm aways so pleasantly surprised when a classic, pre-20th century writer comes across with so much aliveness and lucidity that they transcend the great differences in time and place between me & them.
patsmith139's review against another edition
3.0
This is a collection of dark and depressing stories, peopled by generally unpleasant weak males and put upon oppressed women. I struggled with translation as well, to me it seemed forced-made to fit English expressions which felt uncomfortable. I don’t know if this was an attempt to replicate Chekov’s direct style which I have heard so much about. What the stories certainly did was highlight the deep inequalities and unrest in Russian society of the time. The reader certainly gets to see where the author’s beliefs lie. Maybe I will need to read these again sometime and I will get more from them.
ioana11's review against another edition
reflective
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
3.0
maxiiine's review
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
philosykos's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
anyajulchen's review against another edition
5.0
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Este libro fue... Woah. La mejor manera de terminar el año 2017, en materia de lectura.
La narración, los temas, la forma en la que los cuentos son llevados. Esta pequeña colección fue maravillosa. Definitivamente leeré más del autor.
Este libro fue... Woah. La mejor manera de terminar el año 2017, en materia de lectura.
La narración, los temas, la forma en la que los cuentos son llevados. Esta pequeña colección fue maravillosa. Definitivamente leeré más del autor.
tinofcakes's review against another edition
3.0
Some great stories, some not so great. I feel as though Chekhov seems to write the same characters in his stories - as interesting as some can be, it does get quite repetitive! Looking forward to reading more classics though, so glad Amazon has so many free editions on kindle.
johndiconsiglio's review against another edition
“Why have I written plays and not stories?” Chekov said. Stories made him “feel at home; but when I write a play, I feel as though someone were peering over my shoulder.” No Chekov is easy reading, but more people probably know Uncle Vanya than the Lady With the Dog. Just don’t look to either for clues to his life. Chekov claimed to have “autobiographophobia.” When approached by a biographer, he replied, “Write what you want. If there are no facts, substitute something lyrical.”