A review by jjupille
Fathers and Children by Ivan Turgenev

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I dunno, it just felt a little light to me. I see some other reviews noting its brevity for a Russian novel. I guess that's part of works less well for me. Turgenev didn't immerse me in that social world, and the characters kind of bounced off of me. I am not a fan of romanticism in many of its modes, so it could be that. I want to read more shorter Dostoevsky (Notes From The Underground) the next time I pick up a Russian.