384 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140447873
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
In the final years of his prominent life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 38%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
dark 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Chronic illness, Death, Sexism
384 pages • first pub 1899 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0140447873
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 26 November 2002
Description
In the final years of his prominent life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the...
Community Reviews Summary of 563 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 38%
lighthearted 22%
tense 22%
dark 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Death, Sexism