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literary_laurynn's review against another edition
5.0
This story. Oh my goodness. There are so many things I could say, so many points I could make, but I feel that the only way to even come close to truly summarizing my feelings for First Love is to quote it itself,
"On going up to bed, I pirouetted round three times on one foot, I don't know why, greased my hair, lay down and spent the whole night dead to the world. Just before morning I awoke for an instant, raised my head, looked around me with excitement—and went back to sleep."
Only complaint is that the word "literally" was used nine times in fifty-nine pages which probably isn't a big deal but it always is to me. Still five stars, though.
"On going up to bed, I pirouetted round three times on one foot, I don't know why, greased my hair, lay down and spent the whole night dead to the world. Just before morning I awoke for an instant, raised my head, looked around me with excitement—and went back to sleep."
Only complaint is that the word "literally" was used nine times in fifty-nine pages which probably isn't a big deal but it always is to me. Still five stars, though.
peacelovefloyd's review against another edition
1.0
Normally I claim Russian literature as my favorite genre. I fondly remember Father and Sons.
Have I changed? Is it my mood, my present life struggles, or did I really find this book really ridiculous? Filled with insuperable characters and actions that I do not agree with. Not even close to 1 full star.
Have I changed? Is it my mood, my present life struggles, or did I really find this book really ridiculous? Filled with insuperable characters and actions that I do not agree with. Not even close to 1 full star.
icoltman7036's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Absolutely fantastic. The translation here is incredible and the story is succinct, rising and full of depth.
dhishan's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
cahealwa's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
oh to be sixteen and in love with your unattainable neighbour. He is so hopeless and in love for no discernible reason which is how it feels at such an age. His pining for a woman that spurns him initially is irritating yet you can’t help but feel so sorry for him. It’s short and sweet yet shows the devastation of first love