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aavalerianova's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
arthurian's review against another edition
5.0
I hesitated before starting this beautiful, timeless piece of art, because it was a verse novel written in the 19th century, and therefore, possibly boring, but I was so wrong.
The story is brilliant, a tragedy that can mock its subject matter and remain friendly instead of pedantic. It was enjoyable to read throughout, and Onegin is a character that's going to interest everyone who loves, interested in, or dislikes Romanticism. Pushkin's approach to Onegin feels very different from how English Romantics deal with their own heroes.
Only I think the ending was a bit abrupt, but original so it makes up for it.
I've read Mitchell's version and enjoyed this meticulous and literary translation a lot. Unfortunately I can't evaluate how faithful to its original Russian it was, but the notes in parts where changes took place made me feel assured as a reader.
The story is brilliant, a tragedy that can mock its subject matter and remain friendly instead of pedantic. It was enjoyable to read throughout, and Onegin is a character that's going to interest everyone who loves, interested in, or dislikes Romanticism. Pushkin's approach to Onegin feels very different from how English Romantics deal with their own heroes.
Only I think the ending was a bit abrupt, but original so it makes up for it.
I've read Mitchell's version and enjoyed this meticulous and literary translation a lot. Unfortunately I can't evaluate how faithful to its original Russian it was, but the notes in parts where changes took place made me feel assured as a reader.
alinahgn's review against another edition
5.0
Ein wirklich sehr beeindruckendes Werk, Puschkin geht wundervoll mit Worten um und die Umsetzung als Roman in Versen ist wundervoll. Die Charaktere und vor allem die russische Gesellschaft werden detailreich dargestellt und es bereitet viel Spaß, den Roman zu lesen.
sophie201's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
myladydisdain's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mierke's review against another edition
Ik heb niet genoeg geduld om te wachten tot het verhaal begint.
loyse_nl's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kirus's review against another edition
2.0
Ezt csak azért vettem a kezembe, hogy elolvassam, mielőtt megnézem a darabot. Sajnos nagyon untam, ez a verses forma nem nekem való, a nyelvezete pedig annyira régies, hogy sokszor hiába olvastam újra egy-egy versszakot, nem értettem miről van szó. Frusztráló élmény volt, és újra eszembe juttatta, miért abszolút indokolatlan ilyen jellegű kötelezőket adni iskolában.