Netochka Nezvanova by Jane Kentish, Fyodor Dostoevsky

Netochka Nezvanova

Jane Kentish, Fyodor Dostoevsky

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

176 pages | first published 1849

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Netochka Nezvanova - a 'Nameless Nobody' - tells the story of a childhood dominated by her stepfather, Efimov, a failed musician who believes he is a neglected genius. The young girl is strangely drawn to this drunken ruin of a man, who exploits h...
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Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
dark 63%
sad 63%
reflective 54%
tense 54%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 90%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.78

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