Chevengur by Andrei Platonov

Chevengur

Andrei Platonov with Robert Chandler (Translator), Andrey Platonov (Translator)

640 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction literary nature philosophy politics religion challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

A sort of Soviet Don Quixote, this novel about a craftsman who wanders around the U.S.S.R. hoping to ease human misery with his inventions is considered one of the most important novels of the Soviet era, and is now available in its full version i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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