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Woe from Wit: A Verse Comedy in Four Acts by Alexander Griboedov

pearseanderson's review against another edition

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2.0

I fell asleep reading this a lot of times, and though I loved the third act for its comedy, didn't love the play. Part of that's the point, but still, didn't love it. Excited to talk about the use of French culture and ideas throughout the Russian social class as portrayed in this piece, doe

maryblacktea's review against another edition

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3.0

"Woe from Wit" is an interesting piece of literature since it reveals and interesting debate between having a practical mind and an earthly mind. I think that the main reason I didn't quite enjoy it is my expectations, since I thought that the main character is going to be very witty and exalted, whereas he appeared to be quite snobbish, judgemental and made a fool of himself in many scenes. I think I would've liked the book more without having those prejudices, but overall, the language is interesting, the main topic is unusual, and it worths a read.

ufollowbooks's review against another edition

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3.0

Совершенно не зашло. Может, потому что пьеса. А может, не доросла. Или не моя тема. Или Грибоедов — не мой автор.
Мучать 60 страниц больше недели — такого со мной еще не было.
А ещё постоянно крутилось в голове, как можно использовать тот или иной диалог для сочинения на ЕГЭ... Хотя я его уже сдала :/
Не моё, в общем.

varvara_varvara's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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