176 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393338164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 12 July 2010
Description
Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. In this stunning new translation of one of Chekhov's most popular and beloved plays, Laurence Senelick presents a fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,026 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 43%
funny 31%
challenging 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide attempt
176 pages • first pub 1903 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393338164
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 12 July 2010
Description
Anton Chekhov is a unique force in modern drama, his works cherished for their brilliant wit and insight into the human condition. In this stunning new translation of one of Chekhov's most popular and beloved plays, Laurence Senelick presents a fr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,026 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
sad 43%
funny 31%
challenging 15%
dark 14%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide attempt