224 pages • first pub 1846 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 01 September 2013
Description
Presented as a series of letters between the humble copying clerk Devushkin and a distant relative of his, the young Varenka, Poor People brings to the fore the underclass of St Petersburg, who live at the margins of society in the most appalling ...
Community Reviews Summary of 854 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
emotional 60%
dark 40%
challenging 15%
tense 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, GaslightingModerate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, AlcoholismMinor
Child death, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
224 pages • first pub 1846 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493125
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 01 September 2013
Description
Presented as a series of letters between the humble copying clerk Devushkin and a distant relative of his, the young Varenka, Poor People brings to the fore the underclass of St Petersburg, who live at the margins of society in the most appalling ...
Community Reviews Summary of 854 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
emotional 60%
dark 40%
challenging 15%
tense 6%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicidal thoughts, GaslightingModerate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, AlcoholismMinor
Child death, Alcohol, Sexual harassment