Reviews

The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin

romy134's review

adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.0

jocelynanneke's review

adventurous reflective fast-paced

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

2.75

deeda's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

sirfrankiecrisp's review against another edition

Pushkin, in brilliant brevity, has lettered the vast snow-capped steppe with a historical romance, thoroughly dreamlike; though dignified, it captures that childlike awe - the wildness, the heroism, the adventure. Yet, the cruelty and indifference, the multitude of reality is ever present. A fairy tale, poignant and ever-lasting - magical.

The NYRB edition, wonderfully translated by Robert Chandler and Elizabeth Chandler, has two great afterword essays - on historical context and the nature of translation. Great additions, a model for classical editions.

androgynous_child's review

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

2.5

apatura's review

sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

kristine_9's review

4.0

Man, what a rollercoaster. Characters, plot, pace, everything was brilliant and towards the end I was reading this without pausing.

benedetta_faedo's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

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

3.5

subdue_provide75's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A fine story!

hasayo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

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

4.25