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First Love by Ivan Turgenev

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mae7110's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

2.0

chadimus's review

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dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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3.0

This book is part of this year's attempt at reading more Russian literature. I liked it (3.25)! A 16 year old boy falls in love with a young woman 5 years his senior. There is a lot of flirting, teasing, and pining. And there are, of course, some unexpected, sad developments. It is well written story and an easy, short read.

“No! I cannot love people whom I find that I look down on. I need someone who would himself master me, but then, goodness me, I shall never come across anyone like that. I will never fall into anybody's clutches, never, never.”

“She tore herself away, and went out. And I went away. I cannot describe the emotion with which I went away. I should not wish it ever to come again; but I should think myself unfortunate had I never experienced such an emotion.”