240 pages • first pub 1833 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443943
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Distinguished by James E. Falen’s masterful use of contemporary American English and handling of rhyme and meter, this new translation of Alexander Pushkin’s verse novel ably provides English readers with the chance to experience the work of the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 42%
challenging 22%
funny 20%
dark 16%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, Gun violence
240 pages • first pub 1833 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140443943
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Distinguished by James E. Falen’s masterful use of contemporary American English and handling of rhyme and meter, this new translation of Alexander Pushkin’s verse novel ably provides English readers with the chance to experience the work of the p...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 42%
challenging 22%
funny 20%
dark 16%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 35% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Death, Gun violence