White Guard by Marian Schwartz, Evgeny Dobrenko, Mikhail Bulgakov

310 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark tense slow-paced

Description

The first complete and accurate English translation of Bulgakov's classic novel, accompanied by a substantial historical introductionWhite Guard, Mikhail Bulgakov's semi-autobiographical first novel, is the story of the Turbin family in Kiev in 19...

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Community Reviews Summary of 376 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
tense 60%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 45%
sad 25%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.72

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