282 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804769662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication date: 21 October 2010
Description
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) overturned the dramatic conventions of his day and laid the groundwork for contemporary approaches to directing and acting. Now, for the first time, the full lyricism, humor, and pathos of his greatest plays are...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 66%
funny 55%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide
282 pages • first pub 1887 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804769662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication date: 21 October 2010
Description
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) overturned the dramatic conventions of his day and laid the groundwork for contemporary approaches to directing and acting. Now, for the first time, the full lyricism, humor, and pathos of his greatest plays are...
Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 66%
funny 55%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide