The Queen of Spades and Other Stories by Alan Myers, Andrew Kahn, Alexander Pushkin

The Queen of Spades and Other Stories

Alan Myers, Andrew Kahn, Alexander Pushkin

336 pages first pub 1834 (editions)

fiction classics short stories informative slow-paced

Description

This volume contains new translations of four of Pushkin's best works of fiction. The Queen of Spades has long been acknowledged as one of the world's greatest short stories, in which Pushkin explores the nature of obsession. The Tales of Belkin a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
reflective 55%
dark 44%
emotional 33%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

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3.86

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