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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
The first of Pushkin's works I have read. I really enjoyed the tale, it was both engrossing and entertaining. The character development was well done. I also enjoyed learning of Russia during this period, interesting to note how gentlemen of Russia behave and it highlights some of the deeper issues present in Russian society, and how the history going forward pans out.
В последний раз читал в 7 классе. И тогда, как оказалось, ничего не понял толком. А вот теперь перечитал и открыл для себя много нового. Перечитывать книги, оказывается, весьма интересно.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Set during Catherine the Great's reign, The Captain's daughter is a fictional memoir of a nobleman Pyotr Grinyov and centers around the early days of his time as an officer, where he is thrust right into action during the Pugachov Rebellion.
Reading this was like savoring a rose Turkish delight- every page was sweet, romantic, exotic and transported me to a distant land. The prose is absolutely beautiful, characters are interesting and the plot is exciting but with a touch of the whimsical.
I highly recommend this if you're looking for a short novella (the actual story is just under 120 pages) with some historical context, action-packed plot and a heartwarming romance.
Reading this was like savoring a rose Turkish delight- every page was sweet, romantic, exotic and transported me to a distant land. The prose is absolutely beautiful, characters are interesting and the plot is exciting but with a touch of the whimsical.
I highly recommend this if you're looking for a short novella (the actual story is just under 120 pages) with some historical context, action-packed plot and a heartwarming romance.
Content Warnings
I am familiar with Pushkin's writing. And whereas I prefer Pushkin the Poet, I can say with absolute certainty that, in fact, I enjoyed this novella but for other somewhat unexpected reasons. I found the plot so enthralling that I could not put this book down. Historical facts and pure fiction are interwoven as a single reality which eventually prompted me to read more about Russian history in order to comprehend the political and social background and Pushkin's points of view on them.
The context of this story revolves around the rebellion led by Yemelyan Ivanovich Pugachev, a man who claimed to be Tsar Peter III and consequently established an alternative government during 1773 and 1775 (actually, until late 1774, Pugachev was executed in January 1775; well, if you come up with the smart idea of impersonating an emperor, sparking off one of the largest peasant revolts in the history of your country, expect no colorful parade in your honor).
I will abstain from revealing much details (my Anna Karenina review is reaching astronomical proportions and I think that's going to be painful enough; I wouldn't want to put the entire world to sleep; that would be awkward, and terribly exhausting, but it may happen), so in the spirit of a quick review I must say that the characters have been decently developed. I felt some sort of ambivalence towards them; and some are, to put it mildly, despicable and exemplify the recurrent thought that almost nothing is done altruistically. The writing seems to be more focused on the description of events rather than the characters' psyche, something that gave me Iceberg City flashbacks. But the lyrical tone that defines Pushkin's style was still present.
The main character is Pyotr Andreyich Grinyov, a young man whose father sends him into military service with his old servant because, according to him, it is time he starts acting like a man and hard work is the way to accomplish that.
A blizzard, a chance meeting, a woman, obviously; a duel, naturally, and a great opportunity to dive into Pushkin's writing and Russian history.
Mar 21, 16
* Also on my blog.
The context of this story revolves around the rebellion led by Yemelyan Ivanovich Pugachev, a man who claimed to be Tsar Peter III and consequently established an alternative government during 1773 and 1775 (actually, until late 1774, Pugachev was executed in January 1775; well, if you come up with the smart idea of impersonating an emperor, sparking off one of the largest peasant revolts in the history of your country, expect no colorful parade in your honor).
I will abstain from revealing much details (my Anna Karenina review is reaching astronomical proportions and I think that's going to be painful enough; I wouldn't want to put the entire world to sleep; that would be awkward, and terribly exhausting, but it may happen), so in the spirit of a quick review I must say that the characters have been decently developed. I felt some sort of ambivalence towards them; and some are, to put it mildly, despicable and exemplify the recurrent thought that almost nothing is done altruistically. The writing seems to be more focused on the description of events rather than the characters' psyche, something that gave me Iceberg City flashbacks. But the lyrical tone that defines Pushkin's style was still present.
The main character is Pyotr Andreyich Grinyov, a young man whose father sends him into military service with his old servant because, according to him, it is time he starts acting like a man and hard work is the way to accomplish that.
A blizzard, a chance meeting, a woman, obviously; a duel, naturally, and a great opportunity to dive into Pushkin's writing and Russian history.
Mar 21, 16
* Also on my blog.
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
J'essaie de lire des romans d'auteurs des 4 coins du monde pour stimuler mon cerveau et les idées que j'ai sur la littérature
C'est le deuxième roman russe que je lis et autant j'avais DÉTESTÉ (et le mot est faible) 'les nuits blanches', autant j'ai vraiment apprécié 'la fille du capitaine'!
Des rebondissements rocambolesques , de l'amour, de la trahison, du drame, bref, de quoi passer trois belles heures
Très accessible prcq court et disponible gratuitement, une bonne introduction à la littérature russe
C'est le deuxième roman russe que je lis et autant j'avais DÉTESTÉ (et le mot est faible) 'les nuits blanches', autant j'ai vraiment apprécié 'la fille du capitaine'!
Des rebondissements rocambolesques , de l'amour, de la trahison, du drame, bref, de quoi passer trois belles heures
Très accessible prcq court et disponible gratuitement, une bonne introduction à la littérature russe
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, War