A Foreign Woman by Sergei Dovlatov, Antonina W. Bouis

113 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction emotional funny informative slow-paced

Description

After leaving the Soviet Union following a series of unsatisfying relationships, Marusya Tatarovich quickly becomes the center of the Russian community in Queens, New York, but finds that it mirrors in many ways the community she left behind

Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.44

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