First Love by Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev

First Love

Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev with Isaiah Berlin (Translator), Isaiah Berlin (Translator)

112 pages • first pub 1860 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Isaiah Berlin's translation of the legendary Russian novella of growing up and heartbreak When the down-at-heel Princess Zasyekin moves next door to the country estate of Vladimir Petrovich's parents, he instantly and overwhelmingly falls in love ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 59%
sad 42%
mysterious 20%
dark 12%
lighthearted 8%
challenging 4%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.65

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