Oblomov by Ivan Goncharov

Oblomov

Ivan Goncharov with David Magarshack (Translator)

484 pages first pub 1859 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

For fans of Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation, the classic Russian novel about an indolent aristocrat who spends most of his days in bed A Penguin Classic Written with sympathetic humor and compassion, this masterful portrait of up...

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Community Reviews Summary of 832 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 48%
sad 48%
funny 32%
challenging 27%
dark 17%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 21%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 31% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.92

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