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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Read this since one of my favorite J-Idol song referenced the story.
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as good as the captains daughter, a bit underwhelming
dark
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Reads really nice and the story is enjoyable too.
It didn't struk me as dostoevsky did tho.
March 25
It didn't struk me as dostoevsky did tho.
March 25
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5
What a great story. The Queen of Spades offers such a brilliant take on the nature of human greed. I loved the seemingly supernatural twist, but it can also be interpreted as the workings of Hermann’s own mind—a manifestation of his obsession. Pushkin clearly understands his characters deeply, and the story is built on a keen insight into human nature.
I especially loved how Hermann behaves exactly as you’d expect from an ego-fueled narcissist. Watching his breakdown and the unraveling of his image was beautiful and chilling at the same time- I loved the exploration of his descent into madness. Rightfully deserved- if only such justice were served to narcissist filled with greed and materialism.
What a great story. The Queen of Spades offers such a brilliant take on the nature of human greed. I loved the seemingly supernatural twist, but it can also be interpreted as the workings of Hermann’s own mind—a manifestation of his obsession. Pushkin clearly understands his characters deeply, and the story is built on a keen insight into human nature.
I especially loved how Hermann behaves exactly as you’d expect from an ego-fueled narcissist. Watching his breakdown and the unraveling of his image was beautiful and chilling at the same time- I loved the exploration of his descent into madness. Rightfully deserved- if only such justice were served to narcissist filled with greed and materialism.