256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525434184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 19 February 2019
Description
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated LiteratureLonglisted for the PEN Translation Prize In this dazzling collection of stories from one of Russia's most important writers, ordinary realities--and our yearnings to transcend them--l...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Fatphobia, Xenophobia
256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525434184
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 19 February 2019
Description
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated LiteratureLonglisted for the PEN Translation Prize In this dazzling collection of stories from one of Russia's most important writers, ordinary realities--and our yearnings to transcend them--l...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Fatphobia, Xenophobia