The Crocodile by Samuel D. Cioran, Fyodor Dostoevsky

94 pages first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Usually interpreted as a diatribe against the Chernyshevsky generation, it is a work that is often referred to, but rarely read. Cioran's translation... is not only readable, but is evocative of the wit and satire of the original; it is both accur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.3

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