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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
I don't know why I hadn't rated this yet, but it's definitely one of my favorites. The writing is so beautiful. Love, betrayal, snow, trains, war, Russia. Definitely will have to re-read at some point.
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Couldn’t get into or keep track of the names
Now I simultaneously understand why it's a famed classic and why no one reads it. Unlike many more popular classic novels, Doctor Zhivago is tough to get into and it doesn't really get easier. With dozens of characters with unfamiliar Russian names/nicknames and jumbled plotlines, it's an incredibly difficult read. But every few pages, language is so gloriously used that it's almost worth the effort. For a reader curious about the upheaval of early-mid twentieth century Russia, Pasternak paints a fascinating picture of the ups and downs, the optimism and the hardship and the ramifications of change. This is never going to be my favorite book that I repeatedly reread, but I'm glad I read it.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was eager to watch the Russian 2006 version of Doctor Zhivago, but wanted to read the book first. I managed to complete it, but was sorely disappointed. The book gives the reader pretty good insight into the history of Russia during that time, but the characters and dialogue aren't anything to write home about. Maybe the movie will be better.
Just finished... listening to Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. A new story to me as I’ve not seen the film versions. It was hard at first to identify the characters, most of which have multiple names but I loved the descriptions of the settings.
This book is…dense to say the least. I enjoyed the characters and the story was really compelling but I got a bit lost in all the history and philosophy of it at times. It’s a classic that I think is worth reading if you enjoy the movie. It’s adds depth that wasn’t captured on screen, which was why I read it at all. Overall, I liked it, but I doubt I’ll read it again.
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes