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A review by mdarceyhall
Fathers and Children by Ivan Turgenev
5.0
This book has everything a classic Russian novel has: Francophilia, a duel, unrequited love, and a swift death from a random infection. Additionally, it will forever remain a relevant classic for its hilarious look at generational clashes - the older generation clinging to tradition and the younger generation so desperate to make it new that they don't always recognize their extremism until they're a little older.
For readers new to Russian literature, I think Turgenev is too often an ignored option. His work is as approachable as Tolstoy and, in smaller doses, as philosophical as Dostoevsky. This translation, in particular, is such a smooth and enjoyable read - I highly recommend!
For readers new to Russian literature, I think Turgenev is too often an ignored option. His work is as approachable as Tolstoy and, in smaller doses, as philosophical as Dostoevsky. This translation, in particular, is such a smooth and enjoyable read - I highly recommend!