Fathers and Sons by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev

Fathers and Sons

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev with George Reavey (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 1862 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

When first published in 1862, this novel of a divided Russia, with peasants set against masters and fathers set against sons, caused great outrage. But its enduring legacy of social insight and conscience mixed with drama has given it universal ap...

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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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