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This book took ages to read, the language slowed me down, and if I felt like luxuriating in a book, this would have been a 5, but felt more like a 3 while I am bogged down in other things, so to be fair I averaged it to 4 stars:) the main character, the count, was a delight, everyone should know a man like him, except there are so few. An elegant man of impeccable decorum, how he gets through the most unusual of circumstance is a treasure to read. At times the author speaks directly to the reader which I also enjoyed, along with the myriad footnotes throughout. The ending was a masterpiece.

sowall's review against another edition

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I am a hater of Russian literature - I can’t stand the writing, the lack of plot, it’s just not for me. Had I known this book wanted to mimic the Russian style, I would never have started this book.

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

pocklepud's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense 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? N/A

5.0

erindoublee's review against another edition

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5.0

I savored this book, this beautiful writing entranced me. I wanted to live in the metropol forever with the count.

I lingered on passages, underlined paragraphs, and was sad for the story to end.

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