Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak

Doctor Zhivago

Boris Pasternak with Max Hayward (Translator), Manya Harari (Translator)

Doctor Zhivago

Boris Pasternak with Max Hayward (Translator), Manya Harari (Translator)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

592 pages | first published 1957

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n celebration of the 40th anniversary of its original publication, here is the only paperback edition now available of the classic story of the life and loves of a poet/physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution.
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Summary of 2190 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 66%
sad 60%
challenging 52%
dark 37%
informative 25%
adventurous 21%
tense 17%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.67

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