The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin

The Queen of Spades

Alexander Pushkin

52 pages first pub 1834 (editions)

fiction classics short stories dark fast-paced

Description

Alexander Sergeievitch Pushkin (1799-1837) is considered Russia's greatest poet and, by many, the greatest Russian writer. The father of Russian literature, he first achieved fame for his long narrative poems similar to Lord Byron's. In the late 1...

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Moods

dark 67%
mysterious 54%
reflective 33%
tense 24%
funny 17%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%
emotional 3%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 23%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 28% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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