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Bobok by Fyodor Dostoevsky

maranm's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

tobygordon's review against another edition

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2.0

As it was only 22 pages or something, I was not very interested, the wording went over my head and I really didn’t understand the themes. I know in long form Dostoyseky is really good but I did not really enjoy this short story.

whiskeyandsmile's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective fast-paced

3.0

lachiemorris's review against another edition

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

3.0

enjoyable, and basically straight to the point. this short story is in theory an interesting premise, but for me personally just kinda falls flat. the idea of the dead having a second chance to mull over their lives, but instead going back over the same talking points in life is thought provoking. but upon reading it, i just found it...average. for dostoevsky and what he's capable of, its down there for me, so its simply just an average short story with a reflective premise that could've been better done. 

muffinx's review against another edition

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funny mysterious fast-paced

3.5

cass_04's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

hollybutler_'s review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

lilpieceofmyworld's review against another edition

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

3.5

francesusifo's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

the wit here made me laugh! a lot of satirical language and jokes that were good. the interactions between the dead were cool too, but there were a lot of names to keep up with. it would’ve been a lot better if there was more of it but for what it was, it was good!

spirituality's review against another edition

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

3.5