Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov

Oblomov

Ivan Goncharov with Stephen Pearl (Translator), Stephen Pearl (Translator)

443 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Even though Ivan Goncharov wrote several books that were widely read and discussed during his lifetime, today he is remembered for one novel, Oblomov, published in 1859, an indisputable classic of Russian literature, the artistic stature and cultu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 48%
sad 48%
funny 32%
challenging 27%
dark 17%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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