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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
This was my first encounter with Turgenev. Just like the main character of this book, I fell in love.
Deeply, too.
Wow. What a range of emotions I have gone through! My heart could hardly take all the twists, uncertainty, and excitement.
The ending felt like a harsh slap of reality. That’s exactly what I adore about Russian Literature — realism.
Turgenev writes beautifully and clearly. His sentences flow effortlessly and there is not one unnecessary word in them. Whatever expectations I had, they were exceeded.
I absolutely recommend it. It is impossible to stop reading once you start.
“What I experienced then, I remember, was something similar to what a man must feel when first given an official post. I had ceased to be simply a young boy; I was someone in love. I say that my passion began from that day; and I might add that my suffering began on that day too.”
Deeply, too.
Wow. What a range of emotions I have gone through! My heart could hardly take all the twists, uncertainty, and excitement.
The ending felt like a harsh slap of reality. That’s exactly what I adore about Russian Literature — realism.
Turgenev writes beautifully and clearly. His sentences flow effortlessly and there is not one unnecessary word in them. Whatever expectations I had, they were exceeded.
I absolutely recommend it. It is impossible to stop reading once you start.
“What I experienced then, I remember, was something similar to what a man must feel when first given an official post. I had ceased to be simply a young boy; I was someone in love. I say that my passion began from that day; and I might add that my suffering began on that day too.”
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
"There is a sweetness in being the sole source, the autocratic and irresponsible cause of the greatest joy and profoundest pain to another"
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A psychological inquiry into a 16-year-old boy's—quite literally, experience of first love. Feelings of infatuation, jealousy, and borderline obsession are all captured perfectly in this short novel. It also gives readers a glimpse of courtship and its significance to Russian society. Contrary to the stereotypical submissive woman, Princess Zinaïda is bold and relentless. She doesn't think twice about leading her suitors on and manipulating the young boy. I like how Turgenev sustained the tense atmosphere throughout; he sprinkles in some noteworthy reflections, but overall, there was an unsettling feeling as I didn't know how the events would turn out.
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A psychological inquiry into a 16-year-old boy's—quite literally, experience of first love. Feelings of infatuation, jealousy, and borderline obsession are all captured perfectly in this short novel. It also gives readers a glimpse of courtship and its significance to Russian society. Contrary to the stereotypical submissive woman, Princess Zinaïda is bold and relentless. She doesn't think twice about leading her suitors on and manipulating the young boy. I like how Turgenev sustained the tense atmosphere throughout; he sprinkles in some noteworthy reflections, but overall, there was an unsettling feeling as I didn't know how the events would turn out.
3.5-3.7*
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"Dat is het mooie van poëzie: zij zegt ons dingen die niet bestaan, en die niet alleen beter zijn dan het bestaande, maar zelfs meer op de waarheid lijken"
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"Dat is het mooie van poëzie: zij zegt ons dingen die niet bestaan, en die niet alleen beter zijn dan het bestaande, maar zelfs meer op de waarheid lijken"
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Nombre de pages : 100
Ressenti : le triple.
En soi, la plume méritait bien 3 étoiles, d’autant plus que l’histoire est en grande partie autobiographique (
Ressenti : le triple.
En soi, la plume méritait bien 3 étoiles, d’autant plus que l’histoire est en grande partie autobiographique (
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reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes