A Bad Business by Fyodor Dostoevsky

A Bad Business

Fyodor Dostoevsky with Nicolas Pasternak (Translator), Maya Slater (Translator)

224 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny reflective fast-paced

Description

This vivid collection of new translations by Nicolas Pasternak Slater and Maya Slater illuminates Dostoevsky's dazzling versatility as a writer.His remarkable short fiction swings from wickedly sharp humour to gripping psychological intensity, fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
emotional 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 28%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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