Fathers and Sons by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev

Fathers and Sons

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev with Richard Freeborn (Translator), Richard Freeborn (Translator)

261 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

This new translation by Richard Freeborn makes Turgenev's masterpiece about the conflict between generations seem as fresh, outspoken, and exciting as it was to those readers who first encountered its famous hero. The controversial portrayal of Ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,292 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 43%
sad 32%
challenging 21%
dark 14%
funny 13%
informative 10%
tense 8%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.78

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