The Complete Short Novels by Anton Chekhov

The Complete Short Novels

Anton Chekhov

600 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Chekhov, widely hailed as the supreme master of the short story, also wrote five works long enough to be called short novels. The Steppe-the most lyrical of the five-is an account of a nine-year-old boy's frightening journey by wagon train across ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.32

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