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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
Rating a collection of short stories is always difficult. There are a few 3's, a lot of 4's, and even some 5's: A Boring Story, Ward No. 6, The Student, A Medical Case, and In the Ravine, among others. All are worth reading, and some should be read by everyone.
my first batch of short stories and boy these were wonderful. A witty reveal of some small yet moving part of the human condition with each story.
Simply a master of his craft. Chekhov uses such simple language to create profound emotion. He shows human nature for what it is: raw, ugly, and never straight forward. Yet he shows how far kindness and turning your life around can take us. “Gooseberries” is the best one. “Rothschild’s Fiddle” is a good one too. Read them.
Τσέχοφ.. Καυστικός με τα πάντα και τους πάντες, ασκώντας την πιο έντονη και έγκυρη κριτική στην κοινωνία και τους ανθρώπους που την απαρτίζουν
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
reflective
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
An awesome collection of short stories. However, all have the same tone of human suffering, sadness in late 19th century Russia. I see why Chekhov is so popular - the witting is fantastic. I will definitely be reading more of his stuff. Just a bit on the bleak side.
Chekov is fun, in a dark sort of way. :) The Bear is my absolute favorite.
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this. I like Nicholas Sparks. And this book to me was a little different than his "usual". Loved the father/daughter interaction in this one