The Foundation Pit by Andrey Platonov

The Foundation Pit

Andrey Platonov with Robert Chandler (Translator), Elizabeth Chandler (Translator), Olga Meerson (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

"COVER DESIGNS THAT COME TO LIFE! ANIMATE THE COVER WITH THE FREE INSERTED SHEET Platonov's dystopian novel describes the lives of a group of Soviet workers who believe they are laying the foundations for a radiant future. As they work harder and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
challenging 81%
reflective 62%
sad 56%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Average rating

3.55

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