The Twelve Chairs by Ilya Ilf, Evgeny Petrov

The Twelve Chairs

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Ilya Ilf, Evgeny Petrov with Anne O. Fisher (Translator)

546 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Winner, 2012 Northern California Book Award for Fiction in Translation More faithful to the original text and its deeply resonant humor, this new translation of The Twelve Chairs brings Ilf and Petrov's Russian classic fully to life. The novel's i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
adventurous 90%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 15%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 38% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.18

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