A review by marc129
Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev

3.0

A generation conflict always offers good inspiration for novels. In this case it's beautifully set within the Russian aristocracy of the mid-19th century. Turgenev presents some exquisite psychological portraits, with a thick romantic underlayer and much tragedy. I enjoyed it even more the second time I read it, with 25 years in between. I must say, on the basis of the portrait of the brutal and arrogant Bazarov, I don't get why Dostoyevsky disliked Turgenev so much; I guess it was more a clash of characters. (rating 3.5 stars)